The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)
has invited the immediate past Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and
Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, for questioning.
The invitation was contained in a letter dated November
24, directing the former minister to appear before investigators on Friday,
November 28, at the EFCC Headquarters, Institution and Research District,
Jabi, Abuja.
According to the letter, signed by Sunday Atiba
Ofen-Imu on behalf of EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede, Malami’s
appearance is necessary to assist an ongoing investigation.
“The Commission is investigating a case which the need
to obtain certain information from you becomes imperative,”
the letter read.
It further directed him to present himself to the Head,
Special Duty Committee-3, citing Section 38(1) and (2) of the Economic
and Financial Crimes Commission (Establishment) Act, 2024, as the basis for
the request.
The EFCC did not disclose the specific allegations or
subject matter prompting the invitation.
Malami Responds, Says He Will Honour EFCC
Invitation
In a statement issued Friday and obtained by Channels
Television, Malami confirmed receiving the EFCC summons and pledged full
cooperation with investigators.
“This is to confirm that I have been invited by the
EFCC. As a law-abiding and patriotic citizen, I hereby reaffirm my commitment
to honour the invitation,”
he stated.
The former minister said transparency and
accountability have always guided his public service conduct.
“I understand the spirit of accountability and
transparency in public service — the principles that I both advocate and
champion.
Rooted in public service and in the spirit of transparency and accountability,
I am committed to sharing with the Nigerian public the developments as they
unfold,”
he added.
Malami served as Attorney General of the Federation
under former President Muhammadu Buhari.
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