Abubakar Malami's Cases Reassigned to Justice Abdulmalik
Analysis based on 12 articles · First reported Feb 04, 2026 · Last updated Feb 23, 2026
The ongoing legal proceedings against Abubakar Malami, a former high-ranking government official, could signal a broader crackdown on corruption in Nigeria, potentially improving investor confidence in the long term. However, the re-arrest of Abubakar Malami and Abdulaziz Malami on terrorism charges adds an element of political instability, which could cause short-term market uncertainty.
Justice John Tsoho, Chief Judge of the Nigeria===Federal High Court of Nigeria, has reassigned two cases against former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, to Justice Joyce Abdulmalik. The cases, which include an N8.7 billion money laundering charge and an asset forfeiture suit concerning 57 properties, were previously handled by Justice Emeka Nwite and then briefly by Justice Obiora Egwuatu, who recused himself. Abubakar Malami, his wife Hajia Asabe Bashir, and son Abdulaziz Malami are defendants in the money laundering case. The Nigeria===Economic and Financial Crimes Commission obtained an interim forfeiture order for the properties, which Abubakar Malami is challenging. Additionally, Abubakar Malami and Abdulaziz Malami were re-arrested by the Nigeria===State Security Service (Nigeria) on terrorism allegations, with trials for both sets of charges scheduled for February 27.
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