Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, spent Monday night at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as investigators expanded their probe into his activities while in office.
Malami honoured the EFCC’s invitation on Monday but arrived later than expected, prompting officials to keep him overnight so he could continue answering questions the following day.
46 bank accounts believed to be linked to the former minister are now central to the investigation. Malami has been instructed to report to the agency daily as the probe widens, TheCable reports.
After an earlier interrogation on November 29, Malami took to X to describe the session as “successful” and noted that investigators had scheduled him for further questioning.
“The engagement was successful, and I am eventually released while on an appointment for further engagement as the truth relating to the fabricated allegations against me continue to unfold,” he wrote.
Questions surrounding Malami’s role in several high-value transactions during the Buhari administration continue to shape the investigation.
His involvement in the controversial payment to Global Steel Holdings, the disposal of forfeited assets, the Paris Club refund judgment debt, the agreement with Sunrise Power over the Mambilla project, and issues surrounding legal fees tied to the repatriation of Abacha loot have remained points of contention for years.
Amid the ongoing scrutiny, Malami on November 17 declared his intention to run for governor of Kebbi State in 2027.
He left the APC in July for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), saying the decision came after “wide consultations and deep personal reflection,” adding that he exited the ruling party out of “love for our nation and concern for the hardship our people are facing.”
