The cry of persecution emanating from the camp of the former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, AbubakarMalami, over his arrest and detention by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is a far cry from what he unleashed on people while in office, Wale Igbintade writes.
The unfolding confrontation between former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, AbubakarMalami (SAN) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is far more than a clash of personalities. It has evolved into a defining moment for Nigeria’s justice system, testing not only the independence of its anti-corruption institutions but also the sincerity of elite commitment to the rule of law.
Malami, who is facing an investigation for 18 alleged offences, including money laundering, abuse of office, and terrorism financing, and his detention, is claiming that he is being persecuted by the anti-graft agency for political reasons.