Nigeria's ex-justice minister granted bail in corruption case
Summary
A Nigerian court granted bail to former justice minister Abubakar Malami, his wife, and son, who face money laundering charges. Malami, a key figure in the previous government, denies the charges, saying his arrest is politically motivated. The court set bail at 500 million naira for each defendant and required guarantors and passport surrender.Key Facts
- Abubakar Malami, former attorney general of Nigeria, was granted bail alongside his wife and son.
- They face charges of money laundering and abuse of office, totaling 16 counts.
- Malami pleaded not guilty to all charges in court.
- The court set bail at 500 million naira per person, with conditions including guarantors and surrendering passports.
- Malami was a major figure during President Muhammadu Buhari's government from 2015 to 2023.
- He recently switched political parties, moving from the ruling APC to the opposition African Democratic Congress.
- The trial is set to continue on February 17, 2025.
- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission accuses Malami of using his position to divert public funds.
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