I have no regrets over my actions as minister – Malami, vows to defend allegations

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Malami

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…Says his rights were violated

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Former Attorney-General of the Federation, AGF, and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has vowed to defend himself, noting that he is proud of his actions as minister.

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Speaking in an interview where he spoke in Hausa, Malani said his rights were violated by the security agencies, when they searched his house without his consent.

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His words: “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.

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“They violated my rights by searching my houses and business premises without notifying me during the investigation.

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“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.

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“I have no regrets regarding what I did during my time as a minister.”

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Recall that Malami, his wife, Bashir Asabe, and son, Abdulaziz, are facing a 16-count charge bordering on alleged money laundering, preferred against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). But they have pleaded not guilty to the charges.

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