EFCC summons ex-minister of justice Abubakar Malami

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has summoned the immediate past Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami.

Malami announced the development on his Facebook page on Friday, confirming that he had received a formal invitation from the anti-graft agency.

“I would like to inform my family and friends that I have been summoned by the EFCC to provide clarification on certain matters, and as a law-abiding and patriotic citizen, I am determined to honour this invitation without any hesitation,” he wrote.

The former minister reiterated his commitment to the principles of honesty, integrity and accountability, which he said guided his years in public service.

“I believe in the importance of honesty, integrity and accountability in governance, these are principles that I have long supported and upheld over the years of my public service,” he added.

Malami also stated that he would keep Nigerians informed of any developments that may arise from the invitation.

As of the time of filing this report, the EFCC had not disclosed the specific issues for which he was invited.

Malami’s eight-year tenure as attorney-general of the federation during the Buhari administration was marked by major legal disputes, asset recovery efforts, anti-corruption initiatives, and several controversial policy decisions that attracted criticism and praise from within and outside the country.

He also played key roles in high-stakes financial crime cases, international arbitration matters, and governance-related reforms throughout his time in office.

In his final years in government, Malami faced heightened public scrutiny over asset declarations, contract processes and management of recovered funds.