Court Fixes Date For Judgment In EFCC Case Against Malami
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The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled July 6, 2026, to deliver judgment in a forfeiture case brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission against 57 properties linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami.
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The case centres on allegations that the assets were obtained through unlawful means.
LIST OF APPLICATIONS FOR REGULARISATION OF AREA COUNCIL LAND DOCUMENTS NULLIFIED/CANCELLED BY THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF FCT
The EFCC is asking the court to permanently seize the properties for the federal government, claiming they are tied to proceeds of crime.
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Lawyers representing both sides presented their arguments before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik during the latest hearing.
EFCC counsel Jibrin Okutepa said the application was supported with detailed affidavits and multiple exhibits, insisting the commission had enough grounds for final forfeiture.
The defence team, led by Adedayo Adedeji, opposed the move and asked the court to cancel the earlier interim order.
Malami’s lawyers argued that several properties were acquired before he took office and said the EFCC relied on suspicion rather than solid proof.
After hearing all submissions, the judge fixed July 6, 2026, for judgment.
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