Will the legal counsel for Saleh Mamman formally file a Notice of Appeal at the Court of Appeal registry by 4:00 PM on Friday, May 22?

Outcome: NO

How this forecast is settled

In high-profile convictions or adverse rulings, defense teams typically move quickly to preserve legal options through a Notice of Appeal. However, the timing of such filings depends on review of judgment details, preparation of grounds of appeal, and administrative court procedures.

Resolution

NO, the legal counsel for Saleh Mamman did not formally file a Notice of Appeal at the Court of Appeal registry by the 4:00 PM deadline on Friday, May 22, 2026.Despite the defense team's indication of an intent to challenge the judgment, no such filing was recorded before the registry closed for the weekend. The former Minister of Power remains in EFCC custody following his arrest on Tuesday, May 19,

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