The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the N320 million money laundering trial of Rep Nicholas Mutu, former NDDC Committee Chairman, to December 8, 2025, for adoption of written addresses
The ongoing trial of Hon. Nicholas Mutu, a serving member of the House of Representatives, has been adjourned till December 8, 2025, for the adoption of written addresses by both parties.
Mutu, who previously served as the Chairman of the House Committee on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), is facing prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on 13-count charges bordering on money laundering and gratification involving a total of ₦320 million.
He is being tried alongside Airworld Technologies Ltd and Oyien Homes, companies allegedly linked to the illicit transactions.
During Thursday’s proceedings, October 23, 2025, before Justice F. Giwa Ogunbanjo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, Mutu’s counsel, P. I. N. Egwuatu, SAN, informed the court that while the continuation of the defence witness’s testimony was scheduled for the day, the defence team had opted instead to adopt the testimonies already presented and formally close the defence’s case.
Egwuatu further told the court that he had a medical appointment and requested at least 30 days to enable him to prepare and submit his final written address.
Justice Giwa Ogunbanjo subsequently granted both parties 30 days to file their written addresses and 10 additional days for replies, before adjourning the matter to December 8, 2025, for the adoption of written addresses.
The case against Mutu dates back to an EFCC investigation into alleged diversion and gratification connected to contracts awarded by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) during his tenure as the House Committee Chairman.
The EFCC alleges that the lawmaker used his influence to obtain financial benefits for himself and his associates, contrary to Section 15(2)(b) of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2011 (as amended).
The trial, which has spanned several years, is now entering its final stage, as both the prosecution and defence prepare to make their concluding submissions before the court delivers judgment. Read More
