The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, says its not true that the bail condition of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, was revoked because he attended a political gathering in Kebbi State.
Mr Oyewale said Mr Malami, was granted administrative bail on 28 November after a brief interrogation, pending the conclusion of investigations and possible arraignment.
According to the EFCC, the former minister was granted provisional bail subject to five conditions, none of which he had fulfilled as of the time he was re-invited.
Oyewale added that Mr Malami was expected to return for further interrogation on 1 December but later requested a deferment on health grounds through a letter dated 4 December.
The EFCC said Mr Malami neither submitted a medical report nor provided any credible evidence to support his claim of ill-health.
The spokesperson also said the commission subsequently invited Mr Malami again on 8 December for further interrogation and detained him after he failed to meet the outstanding bail conditions.
He described Mr Malami’s claim that his bail was revoked as untrue, adding that it was wrong to suggest that the commission restricted him from granting media interviews or participating in political activities.
The commission advised Mr Malami to fulfil the bail conditions he acknowledged and signed on 28 November and to cooperate with investigators.
