Court Grant Former Minister of Power Bail With Bond Of N10B

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Court Grant Former Minister of Power Bail With Bond Of N10B

Former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, who had been remanded in prison custody over his alleged involvement in a N33 billion fraud, secured bail from the Federal High Court in Abuja. The court’s ruling, delivered by Justice James Omotosho, granted Mamman bail in the sum of N10 billion with two sureties of the same amount. These sureties must own landed properties in Abuja valued at a minimum of N750 million.

The court mandated the submission of three-year tax clearance certificates from the sureties and an affidavit of means. Both Mamman and his sureties are required to provide certified copies of their bank statements and recent passport photographs. Additionally, Mamman must surrender his international passport to the court’s registrar, who will verify all documents before Mamman’s release from custody. In an alternative to property sureties, a bank guarantee or bond in the sum of N10 billion can be provided.

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Pending the perfection of these bail conditions, Mamman is to remain in prison custody. The case has been adjourned until September 25 for further hearing. Mamman, who pleaded not guilty to the 12-count charge preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), had requested bail on liberal terms through his legal team led by Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Femi Ate. Mamman’s bail application cited sections of the 1999 Constitution and the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015, emphasizing his compliance with administrative bail conditions over the past two years.

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Despite the EFCC’s lack of opposition to Mamman’s bail request, they insisted on strict conditions to ensure his attendance at trial. The charges against Mamman, who served under former President Muhammadu Buhari, include allegations of conspiring with ministry staff to divert N22 billion intended for the Zungeru and Mambilla Hydro Electric Power projects. The EFCC’s investigation revealed that the funds were used to acquire assets both within and outside Nigeria.

Justice Omotosho’s ruling highlighted the need for stringent bail conditions, reflecting the gravity of the charges. The court’s decision also stipulated that the bail bond must be endorsed by a reputable Nigerian bank, with the sum forfeited to the government if Mamman fails to appear for trial. The stringent bail terms underscore the judicial system’s effort to balance the defendant’s rights with ensuring accountability and justice.

At the time of reporting, Mamman and his associates were actively working to meet the bail conditions to avoid his transfer to Kuje prison. The case, which has drawn significant public and media attention, underscores the ongoing fight against corruption and the importance of due process in high-profile legal proceedings in Nigeria.

Court Grant Former Minister of Power Bail With Bond Of N10B

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