The Office of the former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, SAN, has stated that the so-called ‘revocation’ of Malami’s bail was solely linked to his presence at a political event in Kebbi State, and not due to any breach of his bail conditions.
Mohammed Doka, the Special Assistant to the ex-AGF on Media Affairs, issued a statement on Thursday describing as inaccurate the claims suggesting Malami failed to comply with the terms of his bail, stressing that such reports were misleading and inconsistent with the actual situation.
According to the statement, Malami fully complied with the bail requirements earlier set by the EFCC regarding allegations of money laundering and abuse of office, allegations he has consistently denied.
The statement added that the anti-graft agency later imposed new restrictions, which included a ban on granting media interviews and a prohibition on taking part in political activities in Kebbi State.
“Abubakar Malami, SAN, did not violate or fail to meet any bail condition. It was the EFCC that revoked his bail after he attended a political gathering in Kebbi State, not because of any breach of the law or his bail terms,” the statement said.
It further noted that the political restriction imposed on Malami was unconstitutional, arguing that preventing him from participating in politics in his own state amounted to a violation of his freedom of movement, association, and political engagement.
