By Editor
Former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has criticised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, saying their recent raid on his properties was politically motivated.
The EFCC marked an Abuja property linked to Malami on Monday following a court-issued interim forfeiture order.
In a short video that circulated widely online, Malami questioned the operatives about the legality of the raid and demanded to see the authorising court order.
Speaking to reporters, the former minister described the raid as intimidating, unnecessary, and designed to harass his family.
He said heavily armed personnel visited his residence under the pretext of delivering letters of invitation, adding that similar notices were also served at his other homes and business locations.
Malami noted that he had already complied with earlier court directives, including responding within the 14-day period allowed to contest the order, and had filed applications to have the order set aside.
He suggested that the timing and manner of the raid pointed to political motives, saying the actions coincided with visits from prominent figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
“The undertones of my prolonged detention and the way these raids are unfolding indicate clear political intimidation,” he said, adding that his constitutional rights to vote and run for office would not be compromised.
Malami stressed that he remained determined to pursue his political ambitions, asserting that he would not be deterred from exercising his rights as a Nigerian citizen.
Responding to the claims, the EFCC said the raid followed a valid court order and was part of standard law enforcement procedures to notify the public about the status of the property.