The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has unveiled four more crucial witnesses in the high-stakes trial of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, before Justice James Omotosho at the Federal High Court in Abuja.
Mamman, who faces a staggering 12-count charge for allegedly masterminding a conspiracy to launder a jaw-dropping N33,804,830,503.73 (over 33 billion Naira), is under intense scrutiny by the EFCC.
During the session on the 13th of January, 2025, Oyedepo, SAN, representing the EFCC, informed the court of his readiness to bolster the prosecution with the testimonies of four additional witnesses: PW4 Mishelia R.B., PW5 Mayowa Itiku, PW6 Lily Marama, and PW7 Oluwunmi Ogunloye.
These witnesses, Compliance Officers at Zenith, UBA, GTB, and Wema Banks, each played a pivotal role in the investigation.
The witnesses detailed how they had been summoned by the EFCC to provide critical account details from ten different business entities, which include Sami Court Resort Limited, Golden Bond Nigeria Limited, Samson Bitrus, and others. With precision, they confirmed receiving official correspondences from the EFCC requesting account openings and statements tied to these companies.
As the witnesses carefully reviewed and validated documents from their respective banks, which were sourced directly from their systems, Oyedepo presented them as evidence.
The authenticity of these documents was upheld, and they were tendered before the court.
Justice Omotosho then scheduled the next phase of the trial for the 22nd, 23rd, and 24th of January, 2025, ensuring the case will continue to unfold in the weeks ahead.