ABUJA — On Monday, a High Court in Nigeria’s capital issued a bench warrant for former Minister of Power Saleh Mamman after he failed to appear for a scheduled hearing. The order, delivered by Justice Maryann Anenih, marks the second arrest warrant issued against Mamman within a week. This latest warrant followed a request from the Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, who urged the court to proceed with the trial in Mamman’s absence. Justice Anenih granted the application, stating, “Application granted to proceed without the first defendant and application for bench warrant granted.”
Mamman faces serious charges, including conspiracy, false pretenses, and intent to defraud the Federation of approximately N3 billion. He is accused alongside seven co-defendants: Mustapha Abubakar Bida, Joseph Omotayo Adewunmi, Ben Nsikak, Stephen Ojo, Oladipo Adebowale, Michael Achua, and Ogunjobi Olusila. The eight were arraigned before Justice Anenih on October 16, 2025, where they all entered not-guilty pleas. During the resumed hearing, all co-defendants were present, while Mamman remained absent.
This case is separate from a prior Federal High Court proceeding in which Mamman was convicted
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