The Office of former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, SAN, said the ‘revocation’ of Malami’s bail stemmed solely from his attendance at a political event in Kebbi State and not from any violation of bail conditions.
The Special Assistant to the ex-AGF on Media Affairs, Mohammed Doka, in a statement on Thursday, described as incorrect the reports suggesting the former AGF failed to meet his bail terms, calling such claims misleading and contrary to the facts.
According to the statement, Malami had fully complied with the bail requirements earlier set by the EFCC over allegations of money laundering and abuse of office, allegations he has repeatedly denied.
It further stated that the anti-graft agency later introduced fresh restrictions, including a ban on media interviews and a prohibition on participating in political activities in Kebbi State.
“Abubakar Malami, SAN did not violate or fail to meet any bail condition. It was the EFCC that revoked his bail after he attended a political gathering in Kebbi State, not because of any breach of the law or his bail terms,” the statement said.
It also stated that the political restriction placed on Malami was unconstitutional, adding that preventing him from engaging in politics in his home state amounted to an infringement on his freedom of movement, association, and political participation.
