The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reaffirmed that it operates without political bias, dismissing as false recent claims by former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, regarding the alleged revocation of his bail over attendance at a political event in Kebbi State.
Although the Commission typically avoids media engagements on ongoing investigations, it said it was compelled to respond to what it described as misleading allegations. The EFCC clarified that administrative bail is a discretionary and temporary measure granted to suspects pending the conclusion of investigations and possible arraignment in court.
Following Malami’s brief interrogation on November 28, 2025, the Commission said he was granted provisional administrative bail subject to five clearly stated conditions. However, the EFCC noted that the former minister has failed to meet any of these conditions or demonstrate willingness to comply with them.
According to the Commission, Malami was scheduled to return for further questioning on December 1, 2025, but later appealed through a letter dated December 4, citing ill health. The EFCC said it compassionately granted his request despite his failure to fulfil the bail conditions. It added that although his reporting date was deferred from December 1 to December 4 due to his health claim, he neither submitted a medical report nor provided credible evidence to substantiate the claim.
The EFCC stressed that investigations cannot be stalled indefinitely. As a result, Malami was invited again on December 8, 2025, for further interrogation and was detained pending the fulfilment of the outstanding bail conditions.
The Commission maintained that there was no revocation of bail, describing Malami’s claims as baseless. It also rejected as absurd allegations that he was barred from granting media interviews or participating in political activities, stating that the EFCC has no interest in the political affiliations of suspects.
Reiterating its non-partisan posture, the Commission noted that a former governor and senior member of the ruling party was recently arraigned on allegations of contract fraud, underscoring its commitment to impartiality.
The EFCC advised Malami to focus on complying with the bail conditions he acknowledged and signed on November 28, 2025, and to cooperate fully with investigators rather than resort to what it described as false media narratives aimed at stirring public sentiment.
