Author: Comrade Jamil Bala Muhammad

THE sudden acceleration of judgment in the ongoing trial of former Minister of Power, has triggered intense political speculation, with observers questioning whether the timing of the ruling is connected to growing reports of his governorship ambitions and rising political influence ahead of the APC screening process. For over two years, the case moved through prolonged hearings, adjournments, witness testimonies, and procedural arguments. Yet, in what many political observers now describe as an unusually swift judicial turnaround, the anticipated judgment date reportedly shifted from expectations of a later schedule to an immediate pronouncement coinciding with sensitive political developments within the…

AS Nigeria awaits judgment in the high-profile trial of former Minister of Power, Engr. Sale Mamman, the case has evolved into more than a routine corruption proceeding. It has become a litmus test for evidentiary standards, prosecutorial depth, and public perception of justice. Over months of hearings, multiple reports across national media have painted a fragmented picture. However, when the courtroom record is examined holistically, a clearer narrative emerges, one that raises critical questions about whether the prosecution has met the legal threshold required for conviction. At the centre of the case is the alleged diversion of over ₦33 billion…