The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced that former Attorney‑General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, will be required to appear daily at its headquarters in Abuja throughout December. This requirement is part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged mismanagement of $490 million in Abacha loot that was recovered through a Mutual Legal Assistance (MLAT) request. According to a credible source within the EFCC, Malami was summoned for interrogation on Saturday and has been barred from leaving Nigeria for the next month. As a condition of his release, he must report to the EFCC headquarters each day for further questioning, and his passport has been seized as part of the standard procedure.
The EFCC is seeking clarification on the whereabouts of the recovered Abacha funds. The source emphasized that Malami is not accused of stealing the money but is required to account for it. The commission has a large volume of documents to review and plans to conduct extensive interviews, which will necessitate Malami’s daily appearances.
In response, Malami described the EFCC’s actions as a “political witch‑hunt” in a statement issued by his media aide, Mohammed Doka. He confirmed that he honored an EFCC invitation on 28 November and expressed confidence that the probe would vindicate him, characterising the allegations as baseless and without substance. The EFCC, for its part, said it will not engage in a war of words and will release its findings after a thorough investigation.
The commission’s actions form part of its broader effort to combat corruption and ensure accountability in Nigeria’s public sector. As the investigation unfolds, the handling of the case will be closely watched, with many awaiting the outcome and its potential implications for Malami and the country’s anti‑corruption agenda.
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