Allegations of Corruption Surround Nigeria's Attorney General

Abubakar Malami, the Attorney General and Minister of Justice of Nigeria since November 8, 2015, is embroiled in serious allegations of corruption and misconduct. He has been accused of overseeing multiple investigations, including those by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which allege that he has links to 46 bank accounts and has received suspicious payments totaling 496 million from Global Steel Holdings Ltd.

Malami's properties, valued at 212.8 billion Naira, have been ordered for interim forfeiture by Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja. These properties include hotels and luxury homes across several states.

Despite these allegations, Malami has reportedly refused to prosecute cases involving terror financing. His financial disclosures indicate an income of 374,630,900 Naira, with significant assets and loans, raising further questions about his financial integrity.

Additionally, his connections to fugitive Abdulrashe Maina have been highlighted, suggesting deeper issues within his office.