Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has opted to recuse himself from two ongoing cases against Abubakar Malami, who previously served as the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice.
In a session held on Thursday, February 12, Justice Egwuatu announced his decision to withdraw for personal reasons, emphasizing the need to uphold the interest of justice.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is currently pursuing a 16-count indictment against Malami, focusing on allegations related to money laundering.
In December 2025, the EFCC tracked down 41 properties estimated to be worth N212 billion, linked to Malami during an investigation into his tenure in office.
These assets comprise various holdings including hotels, residential estates, land parcels, educational institutions, and a printing company, which are situated in Kebbi, Kano, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
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