New revelations from official documents seen by Naijaonpoint and issued by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have directly contradicted claims by former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), that his administrative bail was revoked due to his attendance at a political gathering in Kebbi State.
The documents, detailing the terms of the provisional bail granted to Malami on November 28, 2025, show no restrictions whatsoever on his participation in political activities or engagement with the media.
The official records underscore that Malami was detained because he failed to meet the verifiable conditions of his administrative bail, a position since confirmed by the EFCC.
Malami was granted administrative bail following his interrogation related to an ongoing criminal investigation. The conditions, which he reportedly acknowledged and signed, were procedural and focused on ensuring his availability for the investigation.
Key Bail Conditions Included:
- Provision of two reliable sureties who are serving federal civil servants in Abuja and who must submit detailed documentation, including letters of appointment and identity cards.
- Sureties must demonstrate ownership of property within the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) supported by valid Certificates of Occupancy.
- Malami was required to deposit all international, official, and diplomatic passports with the Commission.
- He was required to report regularly on specified dates and times until the case was concluded.
Sources reviewing the documents stressed that claims of revocation or restrictions on political participation are entirely unsupported by the official papers.
The records further indicate a delay in Malami’s compliance:
- He was initially scheduled to return for further interrogation on December 1, 2025.
- He requested a deferment, citing ill-health in a letter dated December 4, 2025, a plea which was compassionately accommodated despite his bail conditions not yet being met.
- He was subsequently re-invited on December 8, 2025, and detained pending the fulfillment of the outstanding bail conditions.
Legal analysts advise that Malami should prioritize fulfilling the requirements he acknowledged and cooperating with investigators, rather than circulating claims that misrepresent the terms of his release.
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