By Akinwale Kasali
Mamman Saleh, former Minister for Power, has been remanded in Kuje Prison by the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, after he pleaded not guilty to a 12-count money laundering charge against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
Justice James Omotosho who presided over the case said that the Taraba State- born former Minister should remain in custody till Friday, when his bail application will be heard.
Saleh, who served in the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari is facing trial over his alleged complicity in a N33billion fraud.
He was arrested in 2021, about four months after he was removed from office by former President Buhari.
EFCC, among other things, alleged that he conspired with staff members of the ministry to divert about N22bn that was meant for the Zungeru and Mambilla Hydro Electric Power projects.
The Anti-graft Agency said its investigations revealed that the suspects used the funds to acquire choice assets, both within and outside the country.
The defendant had, earlier, before he was arraigned on Thursday, slumped within the Court premises.
It took the help of both lawyers and a team of medical personnel from the court, to revive him.
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