Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has stated that he has no regrets about his decisions while serving in office, following his recent release from custody.
Malami, who is currently facing a 16-count charge related to alleged money laundering alongside his wife, Bashir Asabe, and his son, Abdulaziz Malami, said he is prepared to strongly challenge the accusations in court. All three have pleaded not guilty to the charges brought against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
The former minister was re-arrested on January 19 by operatives of the Department of State Services shortly after being released from Kuje Prison. Two days later, he alleged that he was denied access to both his family and legal representatives.
On February 27, a Federal High Court in Abuja granted Malami and his son bail set at ₦200 million each over alleged terrorism-related charges. After meeting the bail conditions, he regained his freedom.
In an interview with DCL Hausa, Malami described his experience in detention—spanning EFCC custody, prison, and DSS detention—as part of God’s plan. Despite this, he insisted he would defend himself against the allegations.
He also accused security agencies of violating his rights during the investigation, claiming that his homes and business premises were searched without his presence or prior notification. According to him, the law entitles him to be present during such operations to monitor what is being examined or taken.
Despite the ongoing legal battle, Malami maintained that he stands by his record in office and remains firm in his position that he has nothing to regret.
