Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, says he has no regrets over decisions taken during his time in office, despite ongoing legal challenges against him.
Malami made the remarks in an interview shortly after regaining freedom from custody, where he had been held over allegations of financial crimes.
He, alongside his wife and son, is facing a 16-count charge bordering on alleged money laundering filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The former minister and his co-defendants have pleaded not guilty.
Following his arraignment, Malami was remanded in Kuje prison and was later rearrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) shortly after his release.
A Federal High Court in Abuja subsequently granted him and his son bail in the sum of N200 million each over alleged terrorism-related offences.
He has since met the bail conditions.
Speaking in Hausa during the interview, Malami described his ordeal as an act of divine will but insisted he would continue to defend himself against the allegations.
“I have spent time in EFCC custody, Kuje Prison, and with the DSS. I believe it is all God’s will, and I accept it, but I will defend myself,” he said.
The former minister also accused security agencies of violating his constitutional rights, alleging that his homes and business premises were searched without prior notice.
According to him, he was denied the opportunity to be present during the searches, which he said is a constitutional right that allows individuals to monitor investigative processes.
Malami maintained that he remains resolute, stressing that his legal battle is far from over while reaffirming that he stands by his actions while in office.
