JUST IN: EFCC summons ex-AGF Malami
The former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has been invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for questioning, NewsSpecng learnt.
Malami was the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice from 2015 to 2023 under former President Muhammadu Buhari.
Malami confirmed his invitation by the anti-graft agency on his Facebook page on Friday, confirming that he had received a formal invitation from the anti-graft agency.
“I would like to inform my family and friends that I have been summoned by the EFCC to provide clarification on certain matters, and as a law-abiding and patriotic citizen, I am determined to honour this invitation without any hesitation,” he wrote.
The former minister reiterated his commitment to the principles of honesty, integrity, and accountability, which he said guided his years in public service.
“I believe in the importance of honesty, integrity, and accountability in governance; these are principles that I have long supported and upheld over the years of my public service,” he added.
Malami also promised to keep Nigerians informed of any developments that may arise from the invitation.