Fresh concerns have emerged over the assets of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, after operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission attempted to seize his Maitama residence in Abuja on Tuesday.
The anti-graft agency, reportedly led by Folarin Dare, arrived in multiple buses, heavily armed and clad in red and black jackets, sealing off access to the property at No. 2 Koranakh Close. Eyewitnesses said attempts to enter the home were unsuccessful.
Malami confirmed a January 6 court order authorizing interim forfeiture of his assets but insisted he complied with the law.
“The implication of that order was that my person was given 14 days to respond. We joined issues before the court and filed an application for the order to be set aside,” he said.
The former minister alleged political motives behind the EFCC’s action, linking it to recent visits by key political figures.
“The fact that among the people who visited my house today was former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and then the EFCC came over shortly thereafter, points to a clear possible calculation of political motivation,” he said.
Malami added that his political ambitions remain intact.
“The right to vote and be voted for is constitutional. I am equally entitled to these privileges and will exercise them,” he said.
The EFCC has not yet commented on Tuesday’s operation.
