The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has denied claims by a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami that his bail was revoked over his attendance at a political gathering in Kebbi State.
The EFCC which said this in a Statement by its Head Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale says Malami was granted administrative bail after a brief interrogation on November 28, 2025, pending the conclusion of investigations and possible arraignment in court.
The Anti- graft Agency says the bail was provisional and subject to five conditions, none of which Malami has met.
Oyewale said Malami was scheduled to return for further interrogation on December 1, 2025, but requested a postponement in a letter dated December 4, citing ill-health and the commission granted the request despite the fact that the bail conditions had not been fulfilled.
The EFCC stated that the former minister neither provided a medical report nor credible proof of ill-health to support his request, adding that his reporting date was deferred from December 1 to December 4 to accommodate the request.
According to Oyewale, Malami was invited again on December 8, 2025, for further interrogation and was detained pending compliance with the outstanding bail conditions.
The Commission describes as false Malami’s claim that his bail was revoked and dismissed over allegations that he was barred from granting media interviews or participating in political activities.
The EFCC advised the former minister to comply with the bail conditions he acknowledged and signed on November 28, 2025 and cooperate with investigators.
Malami has been in detention since monday after failing to meet the bail conditions set by the EFCC.
Sources close to the EFCC say Malami is being investigated for 18 offences, including alleged abuse of office and terrorism financing.
(Editor: Nkoli Omhoudu)
