Abdullahi Suleman, a bureau de change operator, has narrated
how over N22 billion was allegedly siphoned from the federal ministry of power
when Saleh Mamman was the minister.
In July 2024, the EFCC arraigned Mamman on a 12-count charge
bordering on alleged money laundering and conspiracy with officials at the
ministry and some private companies to “indirectly convert” N33.8 billion meant
for the Zungeru and Mambilla hydroelectric power projects.
The former minister pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Testifying as the eighth prosecution witness at the court
session on Wednesday, Suleman said funds were routed through 12 of his business
accounts without any service or project being carried out.
The witness listed the companies involved as Prymint
Investment Limited, Strong Field International Projects Limited, Mintedge
Nigeria Limited, First Class Construction and Project, Silverline Ocean
Ventures, Golden Bond Nigeria Limited, and Sipikin Global Enterprise.
Others include Spinhiills Biz International Limited, Fullest
Utility Concepts Limited, Platinum Touch Enterprises, Breathable Investment
Limited, and Gurupche Business Enterprises, a company owned by his brother.
“From my rough calculations, the amount I have received
through the transactions will be more than N22 billion,” he said.
Suleman added that he and one Maina Goje were involved in
the transactions, stating, “We have been working together since 2019 till
2024.”
The witness also testified that he exchanged naira for
dollars at Goje’s instruction and either handed over or transferred the funds
as directed.
The court also reviewed the exhibit X series, which
contained bank statements from Suleman’s companies.
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