Saleh Mamman, a former Minister of Power, remains in Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja nine days after being granted N10 billion bail.
Mamman, who faces charges of N33 billion fraud, was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on July 12 and received bail from Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja.
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Despite the bail decision, Mamman has not met the conditions required for his release.
Adamu Duza, spokesman for the Nigeria Correctional Service in the Federal Capital Territory, confirmed to our correspondent that the former minister is still in custody as of Sunday evening.
“He has yet to meet his bail conditions, hence, he’s still in custody,” Duza stated.
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Mamman, who served under former President Muhammadu Buhari, appeared before Justice Omotosho on July 12 in drenched clothes.
His lawyer, Femi Ate (SAN), informed the judge that Mamman had collapsed on the court premises and was revived by medical personnel shortly before the hearing.
Upon hearing the 12 counts against him, Mamman pleaded not guilty.
Justice Omotosho granted him N10 billion bail with the condition of providing two sureties in the same amount.
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The sureties must own property worth N750 million within the court’s jurisdiction, present an affidavit of means, and show three years of tax evidence, which the court registrar will verify.
Additionally, the sureties must provide passport photographs, and Mamman must submit his passport to the court registry.
Until Mamman fulfills these conditions, he will remain in Kuje Correctional Centre. His trial is set to continue on September 25.
