Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has stated that he will continue to defend himself against allegations of financial misconduct.
Naija News reports that the former minister of Justice said he remains confident in his actions during his time in office.
Malami made the remarks in an interview conducted shortly after regaining his freedom.
He faces a 16-count charge related to alleged money laundering alongside his wife, Bashir Asabe, and son, Abdulaziz, filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
All three have pleaded not guilty.
The former minister was previously held in Kuje Prison and briefly detained by the Department of State Services in January.
He was granted bail alongside his son in February after fulfilling conditions set by a federal high court in Abuja.
During the interview, Malami claimed that security agencies violated his constitutional rights while investigating his properties.
He said searches were conducted at his homes and business premises without notifying him or allowing him to oversee the process.
Malami insisted that he had the right to be present during these searches to know what was being examined or taken.
Despite the legal challenges, Malami expressed that he accepts the situation as part of God’s plan but affirmed his commitment to defending himself.
He also stated that he has no regrets about his conduct while serving as minister, insisting that all his decisions were made in line with his responsibilities and understanding of the law.
He wrote: “I have spent time in EFCC custody, Kuje Prison, and with the DSS. I believe it is all God’s will and I accept it, but I will defend myself against the allegations.
“They violated my rights by searching my houses and business premises without notifying me during the investigation.
“Constitutionally, I have the right to be present during a search to oversee the investigation of my property and to know exactly what is being looked for or taken.
“I have no regrets regarding what I did during my time as a minister. Everything I did was in line with my understanding of the law and my responsibilities. The struggle is not over despite recent developments.”
