‘He Iniated My Trial, See What He Possessed And Facing Today’, Lamido Mocks Ex-AGF Malami

Former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has criticised former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, SAN, accusing him of initiating his prosecution over alleged corruption, noting that “the tables have now turned” given the former Minister’s current legal travails.

Lamido made the remarks in an interview with DCL Hausa, where he recalled thr beginning of his prosecution during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, under whom Malami served as Minister of Justice.

“Malami was the Minister of Justice at the time. He was the one who initiated my trial. I was called a thief then,” Lamido said. “But today, look at what he possessed — hotels and houses in Abuja. I don’t have such things, yet I was labelled a thief. Now, the tables have turned and he is also being accused.”

Lamido maintained that he remained resolute throughout his legal battles, insisting that his stance was rooted in confidence in his innocence.

“During Buhari’s regime, I stayed resolute and continued going to court with Malami. I was not afraid because if you are honest, nothing about a court case should frighten you unless you are guilty,” he said.

The former governor also dismissed claims that he was attempting to align with the current administration of President Bola Tinubu to avoid prosecution, describing such assertions as unfounded.

“Whether it is Buhari or Tinubu, it does not matter. I will continue to fight my case without fear. Any speculation that I am trying to align with the Federal Government out of fear has no iota of truth,” Lamido added.

Meanwhile, Malami is currently facing trial at different Federal High Courts in Abuja on multiple charges, including alleged ₦1.014 billion money laundering, terrorism financing, and illegal possession of firearms. The charges were filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on one hand and the Department of State Service (DSS) on the other hand,

EFCC accuses the former AGF, alongside members of his family, of using companies such as Metropolitan Auto Tech Limited to conceal the origins of funds allegedly used to acquire luxury properties.

DSS is also accusing Malami of failing to prosecute known terrorism suspects during his tenure, an allegation prosecutors said amounted to abetting terrorism, as well as unlawfully possessing a Sturm Magnum firearm without a licence.

The defendants – Malami, his wife and son – were granted bail of ₦500 million each, while proceedings remain ongoing.