The Federal High Court has ordered the forfeiture of properties linked to former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, who is serving a 75-year prison sentence for corruption.
Justice James Omotosho gave the order on Thursday, July 2, 2026, following an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
The judge ordered the final forfeiture of Walijam Apartments, located at No. 43, Plot 435, Lobito Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja, after holding that the EFCC proved that the property was acquired with proceeds of unlawful activities.
The court also granted interim forfeiture orders over four other properties allegedly linked to the former minister.
They include Bloom Luxury Suites Nigeria Limited at No. 5 Amana Crescent, New Estate, Unguwan Rimi, Kaduna State; a mansion at No. 11 Misratah Street, Wuse 2, Abuja; another property at No. 13 Misratah Street, Wuse 2, Abuja; and A.U.A Plaza on Plot 734, Kade Street, Wuse 2, Abuja.
Justice Omotosho directed the EFCC to publish the interim forfeiture order in a national newspaper within seven days.
The publication is to invite interested persons to appear before the court and show cause why the four properties should not be permanently forfeited to the Federal Government.
The forfeiture order followed Mamman’s conviction in a corruption and money laundering case involving N33.8bn.
The EFCC prosecuted the former minister on an amended 12-count charge.
On May 7, 2026, the court found him guilty on all counts, and on May 13, 2026, sentenced him to a combined 75 years’ imprisonment.
The court also ordered him to refund N22bn traced to him by the EFCC during investigation.
