A witness in the trial of ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman has told the court that payments into his account did not indicate they came from the ministry.
Testifying on Tuesday, Abdullahi Suleiman, a bureau de change operator, admitted receiving funds before and after Mamman’s tenure. The EFCC is prosecuting Mamman for alleged N33.8bn money laundering.
Suleiman confirmed receiving payments recorded by the Accountant General’s Office but insisted he wasn’t told they were linked to the Power Ministry. However, under EFCC questioning, he admitted the anti-graft agency later informed him of the source.
The trial continues Wednesday.
