Court to Rule on Malami's 57 Properties Forfeiture

The Federal High Court has set July 6, 2026, for judgment on the final forfeiture of 57 properties associated with Abdulaziz Abubakar Malami, the former Attorney General of the Federation. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) filed a motion for the forfeiture, which was addressed by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik.

The EFCC's counsel, J.S. Okutepa, informed the court that the matter was ready for a final hearing.

The defense, represented by Adedayo Adedeji, filed a motion seeking to set aside an interim forfeiture order issued on January 6, 2026. The EFCC opposed this motion, arguing that the defense failed to provide sufficient grounds for their request.

The court noted that the defense sought an extension of time to show cause why the properties should not be forfeited to the government. Justice Abdulmalik adjourned the matter to the specified date for judgment.