EFCC to Malami: We’re apolitical in our operations

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed claims by the former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), that his bail was revoked over his attendance at a political gathering in Kebbi State.

The EFCC stressed that it operates without political bias.

The anti-graft agency, in a statement issued on Saturday, said it was compelled to respond to what it described as “patently false claims” by Malami, clarifying that his detention had nothing to do with politics.

The EFCC explained that Malami was granted administrative bail after a brief interrogation on November 28, 2025, pending the conclusion of investigations and possible arraignment.

The commission said the provisional bail was tied to five conditions, none of which the former minister has fulfilled.

According to the EFCC, Malami was expected to return for further interrogation on December 1, 2025, but requested an adjournment on health grounds through a letter dated December 4, 2025.

The anti-graft agency added it granted the request out of compassion, despite the fact that the former AGF had not met his bail conditions.

The commission noted that Malami neither submitted a medical report nor provided any credible evidence to support his claim of ill-health.

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It added that the former AGF’s reporting date was deferred to December 4, but his failure to comply with bail requirements prompted the commission to invite him again on December 8, when he was detained pending compliance.

The EFCC stressed that there was no revocation of bail, describing Malami’s claims as “untenable.”

The EFCC also rejected allegations that Malami was barred from granting media interviews or participating in political activities, stating that the commission has no interest in the political affiliations of suspects.

Reiterating its non-partisan stance, the EFCC said it recently arraigned a former governor and senior member of the ruling party on allegations of contract fraud, underscoring its commitment to impartiality.

It added: “The Commission wishes to advise Malami to expend his energy on meeting the five bail conditions he acknowledged and signed on November 28, 2025.

“It would also serve his interest to cooperate with his team of interrogators rather than dissipate energy in whipping up sentiments through false claims in the media.”

The Star