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 Facebook post on Friday, stating that he had been asked 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 that he remains committed to principles of integrity and transparency, noting: “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.”
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 letter scheduled the interview for Friday at the EFCC Headquarters in the Institution and Research District, Jabi, Abuja.
“The Commission is investigating a case which the need to obtain certain information from you becomes imperative,” it 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.”
The EFCC did not specify the issues or allegations for which the former minister was invited.
In a separate statement on Friday, Mr Malami again confirmed receiving the letter and reiterated his readiness to cooperate fully 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… 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.
