Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, on Tuesday appeared before a Federal High Court in Abuja as his trial over alleged ₦8.7 billion money laundering charges resumed.
Malami is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) alongside his son over allegations bordering on financial impropriety during and after his tenure in office.
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The EFCC had filed multiple counts against the former minister, accusing him of involvement in transactions allegedly linked to money laundering and abuse of office. The anti-graft agency maintains that the funds in question are tied to questionable financial dealings requiring judicial determination.
Malami, however, has consistently denied any wrongdoing, insisting that all actions taken during his time in office were in line with due process and the law.
Court Proceedings Continue
The case, which has drawn significant public attention due to Malami’s former position as the nation’s chief law officer, is still at the hearing stage as both prosecution and defence continue to present their arguments.
Tuesday’s appearance marked a continuation of earlier proceedings, with the court expected to hear further submissions in the coming sessions.
Further details from the courtroom proceedings were not immediately available as of the time of filing this report.