The commencement of the trial against ex-Minister of Power Saleh Mamman for suspected money laundering at a Federal High Court in Abuja has been delayed because an interpreter was not present.
On Friday when the case resumed, the prosecuting attorney, A. O. Mohammed Esq., told the court that although the proceedings were meant to continue as part of the ongoing trial-within-a-trial, they were facing challenges in securing an interpreter.
He mentioned that he had been told the court’s official interpreter was occupied with an official commitment.
As a result, the prosecuting attorney asked for a brief recess to arrange for an interpreter’s attendance.
Defense attorney, Emmanuel Hassan Esq., had no objection to the verbal motion.
Consequently, Justice James Omotosho postponed the case to May 8 and 9 for the hearing.
The EFCC is pursuing legal action against Mamman for 12 counts related to conspiring to launder money.
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