Abubakar Malami Accuses EFCC Chairman
Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Dec 15, 2025 · Last updated Dec 16, 2025
The allegations of political persecution and bias against the Nigeria — Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) by Abubakar Malami could undermine public confidence in Nigeria's anti-corruption institutions. This event highlights potential risks to the rule of law and institutional integrity, which can deter foreign investment and affect market stability in Nigeria.
Abubakar Malami, former Nigeria — Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, has accused the Nigeria — Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and its Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, of bias, personal vendetta, and political persecution in an ongoing corruption investigation against him. Malami claims the probe is linked to his defection to the Nigeria — African Democratic Congress and his past role in a judicial inquiry into the EFCC. He has demanded Ola Olukoyede's recusal, immediate arraignment or release, and intervention from the Nigeria — Attorney General of the Federation. Malami also alleges that the EFCC is attempting to use convicted individuals as witnesses, which he describes as scandalous and corrosive to Nigeria's criminal justice system.
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