Why EFCC Revoked Abubakar Malami’s Bail – Aide

Abubakar Malami

The Office of the former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, SAN, has defended the ex-minister over the alleged withdrawal of his bail by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The office recently had its say via a press statement signed by Mohammed Bello Doka, Special Assistant on Media Affairs to Malami, and Nigerians have been reacting.

According to him, the reports suggesting the former AGF failed to meet his bail terms are false, and such misleading claims should be completely ignored.

Mohammed added that the “revocation” was a result of his attendance at a political event in Kebbi State, and not from any violation of bail conditions.

It read, “Abubakar Malami, SAN did not violate or fail to meet 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 the law or his bail terms.

Prohibiting him from engaging in political activities in Kebbi, his home state, violates his fundamental rights. Such a condition has no basis in a democratic system and raises questions about its true intent.

What does an allegation of money laundering have to do with attending a political meeting in Kebbi State? Nothing at all.

Any claims that he failed to meet the bail requirements are false, misleading, and contrary to the facts.”

WOW.