Malami disputes EFCC’s claims over seized assets in court
Former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, is challenging the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s move to seize his properties. Malami insists that his assets were acquired legally through his career, business ventures, and declared income. He accuses the EFCC of inflating asset values and acting beyond its authority. The court will determine whether the properties are proceeds of crime or should be returned.
What we know
- Abubakar Malami filed an affidavit at the Federal High Court in Abuja, rejecting the EFCC’s claim that his assets are linked to crime.
- He stated that all properties listed in the January 2026 forfeiture order were acquired legitimately and declared to the Code of Conduct Bureau.
- Malami accused the EFCC of inflating asset values and failing to provide evidence that the properties were bought with illicit funds.
- He alleged that EFCC operatives seized properties, evicted family members, and confiscated documents without a final forfeiture order.
- The case is seen as a test of the EFCC’s asset forfeiture powers and due process, with the court set to decide the fate of the properties.
