Court Orders Forfeiture of Ex-Minister Saleh Mamman’s Properties After Corruption Conviction
Court Orders Forfeiture of Ex-Minister Saleh Mamman's Properties After Corruption Conviction
Court Orders Forfeiture of Ex-Minister Saleh Mamman’s Properties After Corruption Conviction
The Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja, has ordered the permanent forfeiture of one property and the interim forfeiture of four others belonging to former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, who is currently serving a 75-year prison sentence for corruption.
Justice James Omotosho gave the order on July 2, 2026, following an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The property permanently forfeited to the Federal Government is Walijam Apartments, located at No. 43, Plot 435, Lobito Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja.
The court also granted interim forfeiture orders on four other properties, including Bloom Luxury Suites Nigeria Limited at No. 5 Amana Crescent, New Estate, Unguwan Rimi, Kaduna State; a mansion at No. 11 Misratah Street, Wuse 2, Abuja; another property at No. 13 Misratah Street, Wuse 2, Abuja; and A.U.A Plaza on Plot 734 Kade Street, Wuse 2, Abuja.
In his ruling, Justice Omotosho held that the EFCC had established that Walijam Apartments was acquired with proceeds of unlawful activities.
The judge further directed the anti-graft agency to publish the interim forfeiture order in a national newspaper within seven days, inviting any interested party to appear before the court and show cause why the remaining four properties should not be permanently forfeited to the Federal Government.
Mamman was prosecuted by the EFCC on an amended 12-count charge bordering on corruption and money laundering involving N33.8 billion.
He was convicted on all counts by Justice Omotosho on May 7, 2026, and sentenced to 75 years imprisonment on May 13, 2026.
During the trial, the court also ordered the former minister to refund N22 billion traced to him by the EFCC, in addition to the recovery of other assets identified as proceeds of crime.
Court Orders Forfeiture of Ex-Minister Saleh Mamman’s Properties After Corruption Conviction
