Ex-Minister Saleh Mamman’s Trial Hits Snag as Court Rebukes Lawyer for “Time-Wasting Antics”
The Federal High Court in Abuja slammed former Minister of Power Saleh Mamman’s lawyer, Temitayo Sonuyi, SAN, for attempting to delay proceedings in a N31 billion fraud trial. Mamman and seven others face nine-count charges including conspiracy, false pretence, and intent to defraud. Justice Maryann Anenih criticized the defense for procedural delays, insisting the trial must proceed while jurisdiction issues are addressed separately. The case has been adjourned to February and March 2026 for continuation.
#SalehMamman #N31BillionFraud #CourtTrial
The Federal High Court in Abuja slammed former Minister of Power Saleh Mamman’s lawyer, Temitayo Sonuyi, SAN, for attempting to delay proceedings in a N31 billion fraud trial. Mamman and seven others face nine-count charges including conspiracy, false pretence, and intent to defraud. Justice Maryann Anenih criticized the defense for procedural delays, insisting the trial must proceed while jurisdiction issues are addressed separately. The case has been adjourned to February and March 2026 for continuation.
#SalehMamman #N31BillionFraud #CourtTrial
Ex-Minister Saleh Mamman’s Trial Hits Snag as Court Rebukes Lawyer for “Time-Wasting Antics”
The Federal High Court in Abuja slammed former Minister of Power Saleh Mamman’s lawyer, Temitayo Sonuyi, SAN, for attempting to delay proceedings in a N31 billion fraud trial. Mamman and seven others face nine-count charges including conspiracy, false pretence, and intent to defraud. Justice Maryann Anenih criticized the defense for procedural delays, insisting the trial must proceed while jurisdiction issues are addressed separately. The case has been adjourned to February and March 2026 for continuation.
#SalehMamman #N31BillionFraud #CourtTrial
