Alleged N33.8 billion Fraud: Zenith, GTB, others submit evidence in case involving Ex-Power Minister 

These officials were presented by the EFCC before Justice James Omotosho on Monday, according to a statement by the EFCC on Tuesday.

Mamman had pleaded not guilty to the charges upon arraignment before the court six months ago, paving the way for a full trial.

Naijaonpoint previously reported that former President Muhammadu Buhari relieved the ex-Power Minister of his position in 2021, paving the way for an independent and critical self-review of his performance.

Three years later, the EFCC arraigned him on Thursday, July 11, 2024, accusing him of conspiracy in office.

He was alleged to have conspired with other officials of the ministry and some private companies to divert and convert N33,804,830,503.73 through various private companies in contravention of relevant laws.

The EFCC legal team stressed that the former official’s actions amounted to a criminal breach of trust concerning funds released for the Mambilla and Zungeru Hydroelectric Power Plant projects by the Federal Government of Nigeria.

“We invited them to account for the funds they received from the Mambilla project account. They reported to our office and informed us that they had never applied for any contract with the Federal Ministry of Power or the Federal Government,” the official stated.

Justice Omotosho subsequently adjourned the matter until January 22, 23, and 24, 2025, for the continuation of the hearing.

Mamman served as Nigeria’s Minister of Power between 2019 and 2021. His tenure was cut short after allegations of financial misappropriation were made against his office.

He was arrested and detained by the EFCC on May 10, 2021, shortly after being removed from office by former President Muhammadu Buhari.