Former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, has confirmed that he has been invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), stating that he intends to honour the invitation in the interest of accountability and transparency.
Malami made the announcement in a brief statement shared on his Facebook page, where he emphasised that cooperating with the EFCC aligns with the values he championed while in public office.
“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.”
He added that he would keep Nigerians updated as the situation unfolds, reiterating his commitment to openness in all matters concerning public trust.
Malami’s latest development comes amid heightened political activity and a series of security-related incidents linked to him in recent months.
On September 1, his convoy was attacked by suspected political thugs in Birnin Kebbi, the Kebbi state capital. Weeks later, on September 10, he petitioned the National Security Adviser (NSA), Inspector-General of Police (IGP), the Department of State Services (DSS), and heads of immigration and civil defence over an alleged plot to destabilise Kebbi through the importation of political thugs.
By September 22, the DSS had invited him over the attack, further deepening public interest in the unfolding events.
Malami has also been making political moves ahead of the 2027 election cycle. On November 17, he formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Kebbi state. Earlier in July, he resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), stating that his decision followed “wide consultations and deep personal reflection”.
He explained that he left the ruling party out of “love for our nation and concern for the hardship our people are facing”.
With the EFCC now stepping into the picture, Malami’s political trajectory and ongoing engagements are expected to draw even closer scrutiny in the months ahead.
Melissa Enoch
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