The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday convicted former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, on a 12-count amended charge bordering on money laundering brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
Justice James Omotosho delivered the judgment after holding that the anti-graft agency successfully established its case against the former minister beyond reasonable doubt.
Mamman, who served under former President Muhammadu Buhari between August 2019 and September 2021, was absent in court when the verdict was delivered.
The former minister was prosecuted over alleged diversion and laundering of funds linked to the Zungeru and Mambilla hydroelectric power projects.
The EFCC had accused him of conspiring with some officials and private firms to divert public funds earmarked for critical power sector projects.
In his ruling, Justice Omotosho said the prosecution presented sufficient evidence to support the charges against the former minister, leading to his conviction on all 12 counts.
The court is expected to fix a date for sentencing.
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