Abubakar Malami has declared that he has no regrets after his release and vowed to fight money laundering charges against him.
NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has said he has no regrets over his actions while in office, following his release from custody.
Malami, who is facing a 16-count charge of alleged money laundering alongside his wife, Bashir Asabe, and son, Abdulaziz Malami, maintained that he will vigorously defend himself against the allegations.
The charges were filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to which all defendants have pleaded not guilty.
The former minister was rearrested on January 19 by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) shortly after his initial release from Kuje Prison Abuja. Two days later, he accused the agency of denying him access to his family and legal representatives.
On February 27, a Federal High Court in Abuja granted Malami and his son bail in the sum of ₦200 million each over alleged terrorism-related offences. He has since met the bail conditions and regained his freedom.
Speaking in an interview with DCL Hausa, Malami described his detention across multiple facilities including EFCC custody, Kuje Prison, and DSS detention as an experience he accepts as part of divine will.
“I have spent time in EFCC custody, Kuje Prison, and with the DSS. I believe it is all God’s will, and I accept it, but I will defend myself against the allegations,” he said.
Malami also alleged violations of his fundamental rights during the investigation, claiming that security agencies conducted searches on his homes and business premises without his knowledge or presence.
“They violated my rights by searching my houses and business premises without notifying me during the investigation. Constitutionally, I have the right to be present during such searches,” he stated.
Despite the legal challenges, the former minister said he remains resolute, insisting that he stands by his actions while in office.
“I have no regrets regarding what I did during my time as a minister,” he added.
The case is expected to continue in court as Malami and his co-defendants prepare to challenge the allegations against them.
