Malami confirms EFCC invitation, promises to honour agency’s summons
Abubakar Malami Confirms EFCC Invitation, Vows to Honour Summons
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has officially confirmed receiving an invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He assured Nigerians of his readiness to honour the agency’s summons.
Malami made this known on Friday via a post on his personal Facebook page, emphasizing that he remains a law-abiding citizen committed to accountability and transparency in public service.
He wrote:
“This is to confirm that I have been invited by the EFCC. As a law-abiding and patriotic
citizen, I hereby reaffirm my commitment to honour the invitation.”
The former minister explained that publicly addressing the development aligns with his long-standing advocacy for openness and responsible governance.
He added:
“I understand the spirit of accountability and transparency in public service —
principles that I both advocate and champion.”
Malami also assured Nigerians that he would keep the public informed as the situation develops.
Overview of Malami’s Tenure (2015–2023)
Abubakar Malami served as Nigeria’s Attorney-General and Minister of Justice from 2015 to 2023 under former President Muhammadu Buhari. During his eight-year tenure, he was involved in several key developments, including:
- Major asset recovery operations involving large sums of money.
- High-profile anti-corruption initiatives and legal reforms.
- International arbitration disputes and controversial government decisions.
- Scrutiny over allegations relating to asset declarations, contract approvals, and management of recovered funds — accusations he consistently denied.
Malami was also a central figure in various complex cases involving major financial crimes and governance reforms that attracted both national and global attention.
EFCC Yet to Disclose Details
As at the time of filing this report, the EFCC has not revealed the specifics regarding its invitation to the former attorney-general. Nigerians now await further updates as new information emerges.
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