Former Nigerian minister's fraud trial delayed to Feb. 26, 2026, after defense failed to produce key witness. El juicio por fraude del ex ministro nigeriano se retrasó hasta el 26 de febrero de 2026, luego de que la defensa no presentara un testigo clave.

The trial of former Nigerian Power Minister Saleh Mamman, accused in a N33.8 billion fraud case, was postponed to February 26, 2026, after his defense lawyer failed to produce a scheduled witness due to the individual’s unavailability. El juicio del ex ministro de Energía nigeriano Saleh Mamman, acusado en un caso de fraude de N33.8 mil millones, se pospuso al 26 de febrero de 2026, después de que su abogado defensor no presentara a un testigo programado debido a la indisponibilidad del individuo. The Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice James Omotosho, granted the defense additional time to secure the witness. La Corte Suprema Federal en Abuja, presidida por el juez James Omotosho, concedió a la defensa tiempo adicional para asegurar al testigo. Mamman faces 12 counts of conspiracy and money laundering brought by the EFCC. Mamman enfrenta 12 cargos de conspiración y lavado de dinero presentados por la EFCC. The case remains ongoing, with the defense expected to open its case at the next hearing. El caso sigue en curso, con la defensa espera abrir su caso en la próxima audiencia.