The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, for questioning.
Mr Malami confirmed the development in a post on X on Friday, stating that he had been informed by the commission to clarify certain issues.
“I am informing my family and friends that EFCC has invited me to clarify on some issues, and as a citizen of law and order and patriot, I am willing to honour this invitation without any hesitation,” he wrote.
He added, “I believe in the importance of honesty, integrity and honesty in leadership; these are principles I’ve long supported and upheld over the years I’ve spent in public service. On this note, I am informing Nigerians of any development that will follow, so that everyone will be aware of what is going to go back to because of his current life and history.”
According to Channels Television, the EFCC conveyed the invitation in a letter dated 24 November and signed by Sunday Ofen-Imu on behalf of the commission’s chairman, Ola Olukoyede.
The agency scheduled the interview for Friday at the EFCC Headquarters, Institution and Research District, Jabi, Abuja.
“The Commission is investigating a case which the need to obtain certain information from you becomes imperative,” the letter stated.
“In view of the above, you are requested to kindly attend an interview with the undersigned through the Head, Special Duty Committee-3. This request is made pursuant to Section 38(1) and (2) of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (Establishment) Act, 2024. Your cooperation in this regard is highly solicited, please.”
The EFCC did not disclose the issues or allegations for which the former minister was invited.
In a separate statement on Friday, Mr Malami again confirmed that he had received the letter and reiterated his readiness to cooperate with investigators.
“This is to confirm that I have been invited by the EFCC. As a law-abiding and patriotic citizen, I hereby reaffirm my commitment to honour the invitation,” he said.
“I understand the spirit of accountability and transparency in public service — the principles that I both advocate and champion. Rooted in public service and in the spirit of transparency and accountability, I am committed to sharing with the Nigerian public the developments as they unfold.”
Abubakar Malami served as Attorney-General of the Federation from 2015 to 2023 under former President Muhammadu Buhari.
