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JUDGE WITHDRAWS FROM EFCC CASE AGAINST EX-AGF MALAMI

February 12, 2026 • Dons Eze • 1 min read

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Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Abuja Federal High Court on Thursday withdrew from two cases brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, against former Attorney-General of the Federation, AGF, and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami.

The judge, recently reassigned to the cases by the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, cited personal reasons and the need to uphold the interest of justice for his decision to withdraw.

The development came as a civil suit seeking the forfeiture of 57 properties allegedly linked to Malami was called for mention in court.

The cases were initially handled by Justice Emeka Nwite, who served as a vacation judge during the Christmas period.

Malami is also being prosecuted by the Federal Government, through the Department of State Services, DSS, for alleged terrorism financing.

Dons Eze

DONS EZE, PhD, Political Philosopher and Journalist of over four decades standing, worked in several newspaper houses across the country, and rose to the positions of Editor and General Manager. A UNESCO Fellow in Journalism, Dr. Dons Eze, a prolific writer and author of many books, attended several courses on Journalism and Communication in both Nigeria and overseas, including a Postgraduate Course on Journalism at Warsaw, Poland; Strategic Communication and Practical Communication Approach at RIPA International, London, the United Kingdom, among others.