Former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has dismissed allegations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) that he operated 46 unlawful bank accounts.
In a statement issued on Saturday by his media aide, Bello Doka, Malami described the claims as false, misleading and without factual basis. He stressed that the former minister has no connection to funds linked to the late military ruler, General Sani Abacha, and has not been involved in any form of financial misconduct.
Doka stated that Malami maintains only six bank accounts, all of which are well known to the EFCC and individuals close to him. According to him, the allegation that the former attorney general operated 46 illegal accounts is “ridiculous and baseless.”
“The EFCC is fully aware of the six bank accounts belonging to Malami. Claims that he operates 46 illegal bank accounts are entirely unfounded. For the avoidance of doubt, he has no involvement in Abacha loot or any recovered funds,” Doka said.
He further disclosed that when Malami was invited by the EFCC for questioning, he was not formally informed of any allegation relating to the operation of 46 bank accounts.
Challenging the commission, Doka called on the EFCC to publish details of at least 23 of the alleged accounts—representing 50 per cent of the claims—as proof of its assertions.
He added that, in the interest of transparency and fairness, the commission should either substantiate its allegations with verifiable evidence or publicly withdraw them, noting that media statements alone are insufficient to establish wrongdoing.
Doka reiterated that Malami remains willing to cooperate fully with investigators and expressed appreciation to supporters for their continued goodwill and encouragement.
