The Federal High Court in Abuja has slated July 6, 2026, for judgment in the case instituted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the alleged unlawful acquisition of 57 properties traced to former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami.
The EFCC is seeking an order of final forfeiture of the assets, insisting that investigations revealed the properties were suspected to have been acquired through illicit means.
The matter, presided over by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, was adjourned for judgment after parties in the suit adopted their written submissions.
During proceedings, counsel to the anti-graft agency, Jibrin Okutepa, urged the court to grant the commission’s request, maintaining that the application was backed with extensive documentary evidence and sworn affidavits.
Okutepa argued that the respondents failed to satisfactorily account for the source of funds used in acquiring the properties, adding that the commission had established sufficient grounds for the assets to be permanently forfeited to the Federal Government.
Lawyers representing Malami and other respondents, however, opposed the application and urged the court to dismiss the suit.
Justice Abdulmalik subsequently reserved judgment till July 6.
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