Malami to Appeal Judgment on 48 Seized Properties

Abubakar Malami, who served as the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, stated his intention to appeal a judgment from the Federal High Court in Abuja that ordered the final forfeiture of 48 properties associated with him. The judgment was issued by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik in response to an application from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The court determined that Malami, as the claimant, failed to prove that the assets were lawfully acquired, citing suspicions that the properties were proceeds of unlawful activities. Malami expressed his disagreement with aspects of the judgment and emphasized his commitment to the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary.

He urged the public and media to refrain from drawing premature conclusions while the appeal process is ongoing. Malami reassured that every citizen has the constitutional right to seek judicial redress and called for calm as the legal process unfolds.