The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed as false claims by a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, that his administrative bail was revoked over his attendance at a political gathering in Kebbi State.
In a statement issued on Saturday by its Head of Media and Publicity, Mr. Dele Oyewale, the anti-graft agency said it was compelled to respond to what it described as “patently false claims” circulating in the media concerning its handling of Malami’s case.
GWG.ng reports that Malami was until his exit as Attorney General of the Federation reputed as the supervisory minister over the EFCC, a position he maintained in his two stints in the Muhammadu Buhari government.
The EFCC explained that administrative bail is a discretionary, temporary reprieve granted to suspects pending the conclusion of investigations and possible arraignment in court, stressing that such bail is conditional.
According to the Commission, Malami was offered provisional administrative bail after a brief interrogation on November 28, 2025, subject to five clearly stated conditions. However, the EFCC said the former minister has failed to meet any of the conditions or show readiness to comply with them.
The agency further disclosed that Malami was scheduled to return for further interrogation on December 1, 2025, but sought an adjournment on grounds of ill health through a letter dated December 4, 2025. The EFCC said it compassionately granted his request despite the fact that his bail conditions remained unmet.
The Commission noted that the former minister neither submitted a medical report nor provided any credible proof to substantiate his claim of ill health.
“The EFCC cannot allow the latitude granted the former Minister on his health stand in the way of investigations,” the statement said.
It added that Malami was subsequently invited again on December 8, 2025, for further interrogation and was detained pending the fulfillment of his outstanding bail conditions.
The anti-graft agency described as untenable and misleading Malami’s claim that his bail was revoked, insisting that no such revocation occurred.
It also dismissed as “ridiculous” insinuations that the EFCC barred him from granting media interviews or participating in political activities in Kebbi State.
“Such bogus claims from a former chief law officer of the nation are strange, as the EFCC has no interest in the political affiliation of its suspects,” the statement read, reiterating that the Commission is apolitical.
To underscore its position, the EFCC noted that a former governor and ranking member of the ruling party was recently arraigned over alleged contract fraud.
The Commission advised Malami to focus on meeting the bail conditions he acknowledged and signed on November 28, 2025, and to cooperate fully with investigators rather than “whipping up sentiments through false claims in the media.”
