Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has stated that he stands by his decisions while in office, insisting he has no regrets despite his recent legal troubles.
Malami, who is currently facing a 16-count charge bordering on alleged money laundering, was charged alongside his wife, Bashir Asabe, and his son, Abdulaziz. The case was brought against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, and all defendants have pleaded not guilty.
Following his release, Malami reaffirmed his intention to challenge the accusations in court. He had earlier been rearrested on January 19 by operatives of the Department of State Services shortly after leaving Kuje Prison.
The former minister also alleged that he was denied access to his family and legal representatives during his detention. In addition, he accused security agencies of violating his rights by conducting searches of his properties without his knowledge or presence.
On February 27, a Federal High Court in Abuja granted bail to Malami and his son, each set at N200 million, in connection with separate terrorism-related allegations. After meeting the bail conditions, he regained his freedom.
Speaking in an interview with DCL Hausa, Malami described his detention across facilities operated by the EFCC, DSS, and Kuje Prison as part of divine will. Nevertheless, he maintained that he would vigorously defend himself against all charges.
Despite the ongoing case and his experiences in custody, Malami emphasized that he remains firm in his position, declaring that he has no regrets about his actions during his tenure as minister.