LunagisthubMalami Fires Back at Obasanjo’s Corruption Allegations
Abubakar Malami, the immediate past Minister of Justice, has vehemently denied the corruption allegations leveled against him by former President Olusegun Obasanjo. In his latest book, “Nigeria: Past and Future,” Obasanjo claimed that corruption reached unprecedented levels under former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, with Malami playing a pivotal role ¹.
Obasanjo specifically took aim at Malami, describing him as a “devil’s workshop” and alleging that he was instrumental in perpetuating corruption. However, Malami has dismissed these claims as baseless, emphasizing that the process of granting pardons is strictly regulated by law ¹.
Malami explained that his role as Attorney General was limited to presenting the committee’s report to the Council of State, and that the responsibility for actions and inactions associated with the recommendations lies with the committee, not him
The Pardon Process Under Scrutiny
The controversy surrounds the presidential pardons granted to two former governors, Joshua Dariye of Plateau State and Jolly Nyame of Taraba State, who were convicted of fraud. Obasanjo alleged that Malami strongly advised Buhari to grant the pardons, which were influenced by corruption ¹.
However, Malami maintains that the pardon process is governed by law and that he played no role in the decision-making process. He also criticized the trend of unsubstantiated corruption allegations against public officials, calling for more detailed and evidence-based claims
Malami has denied the corruption allegations leveled against him by Obasanjo, emphasizing that the pardon process is strictly regulated by law. The controversy highlights the need for transparency and accountability in governance, as well as the importance of evidence-based allegations.
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