NGThe Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the judgment in a forfeiture case involving 57 properties linked to former Nigerian Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami until July 15. The case, initially scheduled for July 6, was delayed because the presiding judge, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, did not sit on the day of the hearing. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is seeking the permanent forfeiture of these properties, alleging they were obtained through unlawful activities. The EFCC's legal team presented a detailed affidavit supporting their claim, while Malami's lawyers argued that the properties were acquired legally and that the EFCC's case relies on suspicion rather than concrete evidence. They emphasized the need for oral testimony, which the court previously declined to allow.
Bias read (Center): The article presents both sides of the legal argument without overtly favoring either the EFCC or Malami's defense. It includes direct quotes from both legal teams and outlines their respective positions and evidence without editorializing or biased language.
