Former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has denied allegations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) that he operated 46 illegal bank accounts.
Reacting to the claims, Malami’s media aide, Bello Doka, described the allegations as false and baseless, insisting that the former minister has no involvement in any financial misconduct, including the looting of funds linked to the late military ruler, General Sani Abacha.
According to Doka, Malami operates only six bank accounts, all of which are known to the EFCC and relevant authorities. He said suggestions that the former minister controls 46 unlawful accounts are misleading and without evidence.
“The EFCC is fully aware of the six bank accounts that belong to Malami. The allegation that he operates 46 illegal accounts is ridiculous and completely unfounded. For the avoidance of doubt, the former minister has no connection whatsoever to the Abacha loot or any other recovered funds,” Doka stated.
He further noted that the EFCC did not formally inform Malami of the allegation concerning the 46 bank accounts at the time he was invited for questioning.
Doka challenged the commission to publicly present details of at least 23 of the alleged accounts, which was half of the number claimed as proof of its assertions.
Calling for transparency, he urged the EFCC to either substantiate the allegation with concrete evidence or withdraw it entirely, adding that media statements alone are insufficient to establish wrongdoing.
Doka said Malami remains willing to cooperate fully with investigators and expressed appreciation to supporters who have stood by the former minister amid the controversy.
