EFCC fires back at Malami, says claims of bail revocation are false
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed claims by former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, that his bail was revoked over his alleged attendance at a political gathering in Kebbi State.
In a statement on Saturday, the anti-graft agency described the claims as false, stressing that its operations are apolitical and not influenced by the political activities or affiliations of suspects.
The EFCC explained that Malami was granted administrative bail after a brief interrogation on November 28, 2025, subject to five conditions. According to the Commission, the former minister has neither fulfilled the conditions nor shown readiness to comply with them.
It said Malami was expected to return for further interrogation on December 1, 2025, but requested a deferment on grounds of ill health through a letter dated December 4, 2025. The Commission said it granted the request on compassionate grounds, despite the fact that the bail conditions had not been met.
The agency noted that the former minister failed to submit any medical report or credible evidence to support his claim of ill health.
According to the EFCC, Malami was subsequently invited again on December 8, 2025, for further interrogation and was detained pending the fulfilment of his bail conditions.
The Commission said the claim that Malami’s bail was revoked was misleading, adding that it was equally incorrect to suggest that he was barred from granting media interviews or participating in political activities.
“The EFCC has no interest in the political affiliation of its suspects,” the Commission said, noting that a former governor and senior member of the ruling party was recently arraigned over alleged contract fraud.
The anti-graft agency advised Malami to focus on meeting the bail conditions he acknowledged and signed, and to cooperate fully with investigators rather than making what it described as unfounded claims in the media.
