By Our Correspondent
National News – Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has stated that he has no regrets about decisions he made while serving in government, despite currently facing serious criminal allegations.
The former minister spoke after regaining his freedom following weeks in detention connected to multiple investigations.
Malami, who served under the administration of Muhammadu Buhari, is facing a 16-count charge bordering on alleged money laundering.
The case was filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nigeria’s main anti-corruption agency.
His wife, Bashir Asabe, and his son, Abdulaziz Malami, were also listed as defendants in the case.
During his court appearance, the former minister and his co-defendants pleaded not guilty to all the charges brought against them.
The charges are part of an ongoing investigation into alleged financial crimes connected to his tenure in public office.
The legal battle surrounding Malami intensified earlier this year when he was re-arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services shortly after an earlier release from the Kuje Prison facility.
His arrest drew significant public attention due to his previous role as Nigeria’s chief law officer.
Speaking in an interview with a Hausa media platform, Malami described his detention in the custody of the EFCC, DSS, and prison authorities as an experience he believes happened according to God’s will.
He emphasized that he remains determined to defend himself against all accusations in court.
The former minister also alleged that security agencies violated his constitutional rights during the investigation process.
According to him, investigators conducted searches on several of his properties and business locations without informing him beforehand.
Malami argued that the law guarantees suspects the right to be present when their homes or businesses are searched, noting that such procedures should allow individuals to observe the investigation and understand what authorities are looking for or removing.
Despite the controversy surrounding the case and the public scrutiny he has faced, the former justice minister maintained that he stands by the decisions he took while in office.
“I have no regrets regarding what I did during my time as minister,” he said, adding that he will continue to challenge the allegations through legal means as the case proceeds in court.
