Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has stated that he has no regrets about his time in office, following his release from custody.
Malami, who is facing a 16-count charge bordering on alleged money laundering alongside his wife, Bashir Asabe, and son, Abdulaziz, has pleaded not guilty and expressed readiness to defend himself in court. The charges were filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The former minister was rearrested on January 19 by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) shortly after his initial release from Kuje Prison. He later accused the agency of restricting access to his family and legal representatives.
On February 27, a Federal High Court in Abuja granted Malami and his son bail in the sum of N200 million each over alleged terrorism-related offences, a condition they have since met.
Speaking in a recent interview, Malami described his detention across EFCC custody, Kuje Prison, and DSS facilities as part of God’s will, while reaffirming his determination to challenge the allegations in court.
He also alleged that his rights were violated during the investigation, claiming that security operatives carried out searches on his homes and business premises without prior notice or his presence.
Despite the legal battle ahead, Malami maintained that he stands by his actions while serving as minister and remains confident in defending himself.
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