By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun
The Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, presided by Justice James Omotosho, in a judgment ordered the forfeiture of five property belonging to Saleh Mamman, former Minister of Power, who is serving 75 years jail term for corruption.
The property forfeited permanently were identified to include Walijam Apartments, located on No. 43 Plot 435, Lobito Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja; while those forfeited on interim basis include: Bloom Luxury Suites Nigeria Limited, located on No. 5 Amana Crescent, New Estate, Unguwan Rimi, Kaduna State; a mansion on No. 11 Misratah Street, Wuse 2, Abuja; another at No. 13 Misratah Street, Wuse 2, Abuja and A.U.A Plaza on Plot 734 Kade Street, Wuse 2, Abuja.
Justice Omotosho, in the judgement on the final forfeiture, held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was able to establish that the convict acquired Walijam Apartments with proceeds of unlawful activities.
The Judge ordered the Commission to publish an order of interim forfeiture in a national newspaper within seven days, for interested parties to appear before the court and show cause as to why the other four properties should not be finally forfeited to the federal government.
The EFCC prosecuted Mamman before Justice James Omotosho on an amended 12-count charge of corruption and money laundering to the tune of N33. 8 billion. The judge convicted him on all the counts on May 7, 2026 and sentenced him to 75 years imprisonment on May 13, 2026.
