The Federal Government of Nigeria has amended the criminal charges filed against former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, and his son, Abdulaziz Malami. The amended charge, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, notably removes the initial count of terrorism financing.
According to court documents and reports from the proceedings, the prosecution, led by Akinlolu Kehinde, informed the court of the amended charge during a session on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The case is being heard before Justice Inyang Ekwo. The specific details of the remaining charges were not immediately detailed in initial reports.
The initial charge, which included the terrorism financing allegation, had been filed earlier. The decision to amend and remove this specific count marks a significant development in the high-profile case. The court has adjourned the matter to allow the defense time to study the new charge sheet.
Abubakar Malami served as the nation's chief law officer from 2015 to 2023. The case continues to draw significant public and media attention in Nigeria.
