Abubakar Malami, Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice has eventually opened up on the reinstatement of former head of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina, who was declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on corruption charges.

Abubakar Malami, Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice

“The allegations made against me are grand conspiracy and mischief. I am a legal practitioner, who is always guided by law and public interest and will therefore not do anything that deviates from the law or breaches public interest.”

“I believe that Nigerians are entitled to know the truth in the entire saga and I am ready to speak directly to them when I appear before the Senate since I have been summoned by the legislature, which is investigating the matter.”

“I will not however talk until I get clearance from my principal on the matter and I look forward to addressing anxious Nigerians on the matter when I appear before the Senators.”