Alleged N31bn fraud: Saleh Mamman not linked to bank accounts, docs – witness
Two prosecution witnesses of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have confirmed that the name of former Minister of Power, Engr Saleh Mamman, did not appear in any of the account opening packages, signatory mandate and statement of accounts of the companies linked to the alleged N31bn fraud. Mamman and seven others, namely, Mustapha […]
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Two prosecution witnesses of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have confirmed that the name of former Minister of Power, Engr Saleh Mamman, did not appear in any of the account opening packages, signatory mandate and statement of accounts of the companies linked to the alleged N31bn fraud.
Mamman and seven others, namely, Mustapha Abubakar Bida, Joseph Omotayo Adewunmi, Ben Nsikak, Stephen Ojo, Oladipo Adebowale, Michael Achua and Ogunjobi Olusila are standing trial on a nine-count charge, bordering on conspiracy, false pretence and intent to defraud to the tune of N31 billion before an FCT High Court. He is also facing similar charges before a Federal High Court in Abuja.
In his evidence, a compliance officer with the Zenith Bank Plc, Umar Abba, a Compliance Officer with the Zenith bank, presented account opening packages, signatory mandate, statement of accounts for transactions on various accounts and certificate of identification regarding the affected companies.
Led in evidence by prosecution counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN) Abba said that sometime around March, 2025, the EFCC wrote to his bank to provide those documents which were generated from his computer system and were supplied to the Commission.
The mandate forms and bank documents were for the companies known as: Spinhills Biz International Limited, Silverline Ocean Ventures Limited, Beaver Builders Limited, Gurupche Business Enterprise, Breathable Investment Limited, First-class construction Project limited, Royal Perimeter Ventures, Dannywest Limited, Dorino Bright Limited, Sipikin Global Ventures Limited, and Fullest Utility Concepts Limited.
While being cross examined by a defence counsel, the witness confirmed that Mamman’s name was not mentioned in any of the documents involving the companies, in addition, admitting that he is not a member of the board of directors.
Similarly, a compliance officer with the GTB, Leadu Kpandei, who was led in evidence by the second prosecution witness, A.O. Mohammed, testified in respect to the account details of Fullness Utility Concepts Limited, and admitted while responding to defence counsel Suleiman Yakubu, that the ex-minister’s name was not mentioned in respect of the company’s account.
Meanwhile, Justice Maryam Anineh admitted the documents in evidence and adjourned the matter to April 16 and May 11 and 14 for continuation of trial.