Malami Challenges EFCC's Forfeiture Order in Court

Abubakar Malami, the former Attorney General of Nigeria, has initiated a legal challenge against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) regarding an interim forfeiture order on multiple properties. Malami asserts that these assets, which he claims were legitimately acquired, are not proceeds of crime.

He filed an affidavit in the Federal High Court in Abuja, maintaining that the properties listed for forfeiture in January 2026 were obtained through legal business ventures and declared income. The EFCC had secured the interim forfeiture order based on suspicions that the assets were linked to illicit funds.

However, Malami contends that the agency has failed to provide prima facie evidence of any criminal activity associated with the properties, describing the allegations as speculative. He also claims that the EFCC inflated the value of the assets to strengthen its case.

Malami attributes his wealth to various sources, including three decades of legal practice, investments, and other legitimate income. He is urging the court to set aside the interim forfeiture order.