Kebbi Youths Protest, Demand Release of Ex-AGF Abubakar Malami by EFCC

A group of youths from Kebbi State on Friday staged a protest calling on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to release the former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN.

The protesters, who converged at a strategic location in the state, carried placards with inscriptions demanding what they described as “fair treatment” and “respect for the rule of law.” They expressed concern over Malami’s continued detention by the anti-graft agency and urged the EFCC to either release him or formally charge him to court.

Speaking during the protest, some of the youth leaders described Malami as a prominent son of Kebbi State who served the country diligently, insisting that he should not be subjected to what they termed “unnecessary harassment.” They called on relevant authorities to ensure transparency and due process in the handling of the matter.

The group also appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the leadership of the EFCC to intervene, stressing that the fight against corruption must be conducted within the ambit of the law and without political bias.

As of the time of filing this report, the EFCC has yet to issue an official statement in response to the protest or the demands of the Kebbi youths.

Abubakar Malami served as Nigeria’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice from 2015 to 2023 under the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari.