Abubakar Malami,
The Kebbi State Government has denied any role in the ongoing Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) investigation involving former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami.
According to the state, the petitions prompting the EFCC probe did not originate from Kebbi, stressing that it has no connection to the matter.
Malami was first invited by the EFCC on November 28 over issues related to the recovery of the Abacha loot during his tenure as Attorney General.
On November 29, he tweeted that his interrogation was “productive” and described the allegations against him as “fabricated.”
However, after returning to the EFCC on December 8, he has remained in custody, reportedly for failing to meet bail conditions.
His arrest came shortly after he declared his intention to contest the Kebbi State governorship election in 2027, fueling social media speculation that his detention might be politically motivated.
Ahmed Idris, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Nasir Idris, dismissed such claims, saying “The Kebbi State Government has no hand in Malami’s case; it predates this administration.”
The petitions against him come from Abuja and some of his colleagues, not Kebbi. Anyone claiming otherwise is being mischievous and heartless, as the state government is not involved and is not fully aware of the developments in his case.”
