Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami has described his recent predicament with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Department of State Services, DSS and independent Corrupt Practices & Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC as the will of God for him.
Malami was detained for weeks in Kuje, Abuja prison during the investigation by the three government agencies, for alleged corruption while serving under Buhari’s government, and the allegation that he possessed arms illegally. He has denied all the allegations, saying he’s innocent.
The former Nigeria’s Chief Law Officer was just released this week on bail, alongside his wife, Bashir Asabe, and son, Abdulaziz, after settling the bail bond imposed by the court.
The sum of N200 million was imposed by the Federal High court, Abuja on each of the accused persons, who are being prosecuted over alleged terrorism-related offences.
Speaking in an interview shortly after his release from prison custody, the former AGF said his rights were trampled upon by the government, citing, for instance that his houses were searched without his authorization, and some of his belongings taken away by security agencies.
He, however, said what happened to him is the will of God, adding that he has no regret for all the actions he took while serving under the late President Buhari’s adminsitration.
Malami: “I have spent time in EFCC custody, Kuje Prison, and with the DSS. I believe it is all God’s will and I accept it, but I will defend myself against the allegations,” he said.
“They violated my rights by searching my houses and business premises without notifying me during the investigation.
“Constitutionally, I have the right to be present during a search to oversee the investigation of my property and to know exactly what is being looked for or taken.
“I have no regrets regarding what I did during my time as a minister.”
The former AGF was granted bail On February 27 by a federal high court in Abuja, and the two other accused persons, but were only able to perfect the conditions this week.
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