The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has refuted claims by former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, that his bail was revoked because he attended a political gathering in Kebbi State.
The EFCC, in a rebuttal by its spokesperson, Dele Oyewale on Saturday, insisted the matter has nothing to do with politics but everything to do with unmet bail conditions.
According to the anti-graft agency, Malami’s continued detention was neither politically motivated nor linked to his media appearances or political activities, but stemmed solely from his failure to meet the five conditions attached to the provisional administrative bail earlier granted to him.
The Commission described the claim as misleading narratives gaining traction in the public space.
“The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, though not disposed to joining issues with respect to its operations in the media, is compelled to respond to the patently false claims of a former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, about a purported revocation of his bail over attendance at a political gathering in Kebbi,” Oyewale stated.
He pointed out that administrative bail is not an entitlement but a discretionary and temporary relief granted to suspects pending the conclusion of investigations and possible arraignment in court.
The EFCC added that Malami was offered provisional administrative bail after a brief interrogation on 28 November 2025, subject to five specific conditions, none of which he has met.
