Former Nigerian Power Minister Sentenced to 75 Years for Corruption but Remains at Large

Former Nigerian Power Minister Saleh Mamman was sentenced to 75 years in prison on May 14, 2026, after being convicted of corruption-related charges. However, Nigerian authorities reported that they do not know his whereabouts, raising questions about the enforceability of the verdict. The case is notable for its severity — one of the longest sentences ever handed to a Nigerian official for corruption — but the defendant's absence undermines its deterrent effect. The conviction was seen as a rare accountability win in a country where high-level corruption cases often stall.