EFCC Vs Malami: Former AGF Reveals Reason Behind Bail Cancellation

The office of former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has strongly defended him against claims that he violated his bail conditions.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In a statement signed by Mohammed Bello Doka, Special Assistant on Media Affairs to Malami, the former minister asserted that his continued detention resulted solely from his attendance at a political event in Kebbi State.

Doka described reports of non-compliance as “incorrect and misleading,” stressing that Malami had fully cooperated with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

According to the statement, Malami had complied with all initial bail conditions set by the EFCC concerning allegations of money laundering and abuse of office, charges he has consistently denied.

However, the office claimed that the EFCC later imposed additional restrictions, which it described as unconstitutional, including a ban on media interviews and a prohibition on political participation in Kebbi State.

“Abubakar Malami, SAN did not violate any bail condition. It was the EFCC that revoked his bail after he attended a political gathering in Kebbi State, not because of any breach of law or bail terms,” the aide said.

Malami’s office argued that restricting his political activities in his home state was illegal, emphasizing that it infringed on his fundamental rights.

“Prohibiting him from engaging in politics in Kebbi violates his constitutional rights. Such a restriction has no basis in a democratic system and raises serious questions about its intent,” the statement added.

The aide explained that Malami had traveled to Kebbi from Friday to Sunday, where he was received by members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and returned to Abuja on Monday in response to an EFCC invitation—only to learn that his bail had been revoked.

The statement questioned the connection between allegations of financial misconduct and attendance at a political meeting.

“What does an allegation of money laundering have to do with attending a political event in Kebbi State? Absolutely nothing,” it stressed.

Malami’s office reiterated that while the EFCC has the authority to investigate and prosecute, it does not have the power to impose political restrictions or infringe on constitutional rights.