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Malami: I have no regrets over my actions as minister

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Abubakar Malami, former attorney-general of the federation (AGF) and minister of justice, says he has no regrets over his actions while in office.

The former minister spoke in an interview shortly after his release from prison custody.

Malami, his wife, Bashir Asabe, and son, Abdulaziz, are facing a 16-count charge bordering on alleged money laundering, preferred against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). But they have pleaded not guilty to the charges.

The former minister was later remanded in Kuje prison. He was rearrested on January 19 by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) shortly after his release from the prison.

On January 21, Malami accused the DSS of denying him access to his family members and legal team. On February 27, a federal high court in Abuja granted bail to Malami and his son, in the sum of N200 million each, over alleged terrorism-related offences.

He also alleged that his rights were violated during the investigation, claiming that security agencies searched his homes and business premises without notifying him.

According to him, he was denied the constitutional right to be present during the searches to monitor the process and know what items were being examined or taken.

Malami maintained that he remains resolute, adding that the struggle is not over despite recent developments.

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