Interpreter’s absence stalls ex-power minister’s money laundering trial

The trial of a former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, over alleged money laundering has been postponed at the Federal High Court in Abuja due to the absence of a court interpreter.

When the matter came up on Friday, the prosecution counsel, A. O. Mohammed, informed the court that although the hearing was slated for the continuation of a trial-within-trial, he could not proceed because the court’s official interpreter was unavailable due to an official assignment.

He therefore requested a short adjournment to ensure an interpreter would be present for the next sitting.

The defence counsel, Emmanuel Hassan, did not oppose the application.

Justice James Omotosho subsequently adjourned the case to May 8 and 9 for hearing.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting Mamman on a 12-count charge bordering on conspiracy and money laundering.

Source: Daily Post