The court adjourned the former power minister’s money laundering trial until April 23

The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday adjourned the trial of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, on suspicion of money laundering until April 23 for adoption of final written address.

Mamman was charged by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on amended 12 counts of money laundering to the tune of N33.8 billion.

The case for which the parties were set to receive their written addresses on Thursday did not proceed due to the defense’s inability to file proceedings.

When the case was called for hearing, Femi Atteh (SAN), appearing on behalf of Mamman, informed the court that he had applied for an extension of time to file their written address.

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He said the application dated March 31 was submitted on April 1.

EFCC lawyer, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), did not oppose the application.

But Oyedepo sought an order deeming the final written address of the prosecution to have been filed and delivered correctly and Judge James Omotosho granted it.

Atteh, who said that the EFCC had assisted with the process two days ago, requested an adjournment so that he could study the process and provide an appropriate response.

Justice Omotosho adjourned the matter to April 23 so that the parties could receive their final written addresses.

Mamman was appointed minister by the late former President Muhammadu Buhari in August 2019 and sacked in September 2021.