NGFormer Nigerian Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has seen several properties linked to him forfeited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). A house in Kano State, part of the N180.4 billion in assets seized, is reported to be deserted, while a hotel associated with Malami continues operating despite the forfeiture. The Federal High Court ruled that Malami and others could not prove the legitimacy of their claims to the assets. The EFCC alleges that Malami acquired these assets through proceeds of unlawful activities during his tenure from 2015 to 2023. Multiple entities, including hotels, universities, and corporations, are involved in the case. While some assets were released from forfeiture, the court ordered the final seizure of most. Local officials at the hotel in Kano remain non-committal about the forfeiture process.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced account of the legal proceedings involving former high-ranking official Abubakar Malami and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). It reports both the court's decision and the responses from the accused parties, without overtly favoring either side. The
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