Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has forcefully rejected the series of allegations levelled against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), denouncing them as a politically motivated smear campaign. The anti-graft agency is currently investigating the former minister for a range of alleged financial offences. As of December 13, 2025, he has spent multiple nights in EFCC custody after being unable to meet stringent bail conditions, which include providing two serving permanent secretaries as sureties and the seizure of his international passport. Details of the EFCC Investigation The investigation centres on several high-profile transactions from Malami's eight-year tenure under former President Muhammadu Buhari. Key allegations under scrutiny include: * The management and repatriation of funds from the late General Sani Abacha's loot. * The alleged operation of 46...
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