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The Kebbi State Government has accused former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), of inflating and sharing commissions from the recovery of the Abacha loot during his tenure in office.
In a statement issued by the Special Adviser on Communication and Strategy to Governor Nasir Idris, Abdullahi Idris, the government alleged that Malami’s record as minister was riddled with corruption, diversion of public funds, and mismanagement of recovered assets.
But rising in Malami’s defence, a member of his political group, Abdullahi Manir, dismissed the state government’s claims as false and politically motivated.
Manir said the former minister served the Federal Government “with utmost faith” and maintained a spotless record both in and out of office.
“All those allegations are mere political statements,” Manir said. “It is clear to everyone in the state and beyond that Abubakar Malami served this country to the best of his ability. He has no record of crime, whether during or after his service as Minister of Justice. We are not here to exchange words with anyone; we remain focused on our political journey.”
The Kebbi government, in its statement, further accused Malami of “ridiculous auctions of recovered properties to family members” and involvement in “inflating and sharing commissions from recovered Abacha loot.”
“The former minister is haunted by his own questionable record while serving as Minister of Justice,” the statement read. “It is ironic for Malami, who has no verifiable record of public service or landmark professional achievements, to accuse Governor Nasir Idris of financial recklessness.”
The government also alleged that operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had frequently visited Malami’s business establishments in Birnin Kebbi — including Raahan Rice Mills, Raahan University, and AZBIR Hotel — as well as several properties linked to him in Abuja, Kaduna, and Kano. Punch
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