In a landmark decision that has sent ripples across Nigeria's political landscape, the Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to 75 years in prison. The judgment, handed down on May 13, 2026, marks one of the most significant convictions in the country's ongoing battle against corruption. The charges against Mamman stemmed from his tenure as Minister of Power, a period riddled with allegations of graft and malfeasance tied to hydroelectric power projects that were meant to revolutionize Nigeria's energy sector but instead became emblematic of its endemic corruption issues.
The court's decision comes after a protracted legal battle that has captivated public attention for months. Saleh Mamman, who served as Nigeria’s Minister of Power from 2019 to 2021, was accused of embezzling vast sums of money intended for hydroelectric projects. These projects, crucial to Nigeria's aspirations to bolster its energy grid and improve electricity access to millions, were left incomplete, with funds allegedly siphoned off into private accounts and shell companies.
