Former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has alleged political persecution after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) raided his Abuja residence on Monday.
The former minister had interrogated the operatives over the legality of the action and demanded to see the court order authorising the marking of his house.
Malami, shortly after the raid, told reporters that the EFCC action was intimidating and unnecessary.
“There were personnel that were fully kitted, fully armed, and very intimidating, harassing my immediate family members under the pretext that they came to serve letters of invitation.
“So letters were eventually served, not only at the house where they found me, but also at my other multiple houses and business premises,” he said
He said he was taken aback with the manner the court’s previous order was executed, adding that the court had on January 6, 2026, given a ruling related to the future of his properties.
Malami said “there was indeed a court order for the entry into my properties, but my person was given 14 days within which to respond. We have responded, joined issues before the court, and filed an application to have the order set aside,” adding that the raid and ongoing legal actions were politically motivated.
Malami faulted the timing of the raid, saying it coincided with visits from prominent figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
But the EFCC has said the raid followed a valid interim forfeiture order granted by a court.
The commission’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, stated this in adding that the action was a normal law enforcement procedure.
He said the marking of the property was meant to notify members of the public about its status following a forfeiture order.
