Mamman Saleh

Mamman Saleh, the former Nigerian Minister of Power, has been publicly reported to have faced significant legal consequences related to corruption. On May 14, 2026, he was sentenced to 75 years in prison for laundering 33.8 billion naira (approximately $24.7 million) (BBC). The conviction included 12 counts, notably for using private firms to funnel money linked to government-funded power projects. Mamman was sentenced in absentia, as he has been "out of circulation" and "without trace" since his conviction, and an arrest warrant was issued for him by the high court in Abuja (BBC). Despite his legal troubles, Mamman announced plans to run for governor of Taraba State in the 2027 elections, representing Nigeria's ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) (BBC). His conviction is part of Nigeria's broader anti-corruption efforts, which have targeted several high-profile officials, including other former ministers. Mamman's case has reignited public anger over Nigeria's ongoing electricity crisis, which persisted despite promises to improve the power sector during his tenure (BBC). There are no reports of prior scandals, corruption allegations, or convictions before this recent case. His legal issues are the most prominent publicly reported controversy associated with his career to date.