WorldStage– Nigeria’s Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled the next hearing in the trial of Abubakar Malami (SAN), the former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), to May 13, 2026 on his case challenging the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) ongoing probe into his assets.
The EFCC is currently seeking the final forfeiture of 57 properties allegedly linked to Malami and his sons, with an estimated value of ₦213.2 billion.
Malami had filed an originating summons at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, April 21, 2026 challenging the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) ongoing probe into his assets.
Malami’s legal team, led by M.A. Magaji (SAN), described the investigation as unconstitutional, malicious, and a breach of fundamental rights.
Malami contended that all his properties, located in Abuja, Kano, and Kebbi were acquired through legitimate income earned during his 20-year career as a Senior Advocate before entering public office
He asserted that the assets in question were duly declared in his Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) forms prior to his 2015 appointment.
The suit claimed the probe violated his right to property, presumption of innocence, and right to a fair hearing.
Malami alleged that the EFCC has forcefully marked and occupied his properties based on an interim forfeiture order from January 6, 2026, which he claimed had since lapsed.
The EFCC reportedly began a discreet investigation into Malami in late 2025, following petitions alleging the acquisition of unexplained wealth during his tenure in office from 2015 to 2023.
While no formal charges have been filed, the commission is said to have written to the Corporate Affairs Commission, banks, and land registries seeking records connected to Malami and associated entities. Sources familiar with the inquiry estimate that assets under review could be worth about ₦6 billion.
Spokesperson of the Commission, Dele Oyewale, stated that the commission “will not be distracted by court actions” and maintains that its duty is to verify assets based on petitions and intelligence.
In a separate criminal case, the EFCC recently tendered nine exhibits related to alleged money laundering of ₦8.7 billion against Malami, his wife, and his son.
