Former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman collapses in court ahead of his trial for alleged N33 billion money laundering. He faces charges related to funds diversion during his tenure under President Buhari. Mamman's health scare delayed proceedings despite objections, with the judge temporarily postponing his arraignment.
Former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, faced a dramatic turn of events at the Federal High Court in Abuja today as he collapsed just before his trial for alleged money laundering involving N33 billion commenced.
Mamman, who served from 2019 to 2021 under President Buhari, is accused of diverting funds from projects like the Zungeru and Mambilla Hydro Electric Power projects. His collapse delayed proceedings, prompting his lawyer to request an adjournment, citing health concerns.
Despite objections due to court scheduling, Mamman insisted he was fit to proceed. The judge postponed the arraignment briefly to address issues with the charges.
