HIGH COURT GRANTS BAIL TO FORMER ATTORNEY GENERAL MALAMI IN MONEY LAUNDERING CASE

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has granted bail to former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN. Ruling on an ex parte application, Justice Bello Kawu admitted Malami to bail on the terms previously considered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

The bail conditions require Malami to surrender his passport and present bail bonds from two sureties. The approved sureties are the Director General of the Nigerian Legal Aid Council and a serving member of the House of Representatives representing Augie/Argungu Federal Constituency.

The court reaffirmed the bail terms originally fulfilled on November 28, 2025, and formally reactivated them in a subsequent order dated December 18, 2025. The matter has been adjourned to January 5, 2026.

The EFCC, the prosecuting agency, has filed a 16-count money laundering charge against the former Attorney-General and two others. This case is part of a three-series case, alleging that Malami laundered about N9 billion to acquire multiple properties in Abuja, Kebbi, Kano, and other states.

According to the EFCC, “Malami and his associates are required to account for approximately 30 houses valued at N212.8 billion.” The agency alleges most of these properties were acquired during his time as AGF between 2015 and 2023.