The judge of a federal high court in Abuja, Obiora Egwuatu, has withdrawn from presiding over two cases involving Abubakar Malami, former attorney-general of the federation and minister of justice.
At the court session on Thursday, Egwuatu stated that he decided to step aside for personal reasons and in the interest of justice.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting Malami on a 16-count charge relating to money laundering.
In December 2025, the anti-graft agency traced 41 properties worth N212 billion to Malami as part of an investigation into his tenure in office.
The properties — including hotels, residential buildings, lands, schools, and a printing press — are located across Kebbi, Kano, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
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