Former Attorney General of the Federation Abubakar Malami remains in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, despite being granted bail by an Abuja High Court on December 23, 2025, his aide has stated.
Bello Doka, Malami’s media aide, condemned the continued detention on Wednesday, describing it as illegal. He also criticized the EFCC for allegedly using the media to promote false narratives about the former AGF, who had submitted himself for thorough investigations and fulfilled the bail conditions set by the commission.
“His continued detention in EFCC facility constitute breach of legal procedures and a blatant abuse of office by the commission who are expected to respect and comply with court orders,” Doka said.
“His continued detention puts the commission on a position of an institution parading herself above the law when no Nigerian is above the law.”
According to Doka, Malami’s media office considers the prolonged detention after being granted bail by a competent court as a violation of the ex-AGF’s fundamental human rights.
He warned that the commission’s disregard for a court order could undermine democracy and cast doubt on its ability to dispense justice fairly to all Nigerians.
“Nigerians and the international community should know that the commission chased away bailiff who took the court order to them and continue to detain Malami in arrant disobedience to court,” he added.
Bello Doka urged the EFCC to formally arraign Malami before a competent court and halt what he described as a media trial and the spread of false narratives.
