The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied claims by a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami (SAN), that his bail was revoked due to his attendance at a political gathering in Kebbi State.

The Commission said Malami was detained for failing to meet the conditions attached to the administrative bail earlier granted to him.

In a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja, EFCC spokesman, Mr Dele Oyewale, said Malami was granted provisional administrative bail on Nov. 28, 2025, after a brief interrogation, pending the conclusion of investigations and possible arraignment.

Oyewale explained that the bail was discretionary and subject to five conditions, none of which the former minister had fulfilled.

“Administrative bail is a discretionary temporary reprieve that allows a suspect to be released on stated conditions pending the conclusion of investigations and arraignment in court.

“To this effect, after his brief interrogation on Nov. 28, 2025, Malami was offered provisional bail hinged on five requirements. He has neither met any of the requirements nor shown readiness to keep faith with them,” he said.

According to the EFCC spokesman, Malami was scheduled to report back for further interrogation on Dec. 1, 2025, but requested a postponement through a letter dated Dec. 4, citing ill-health.

He said the Commission granted the request on compassionate grounds, despite the fact that the bail conditions had not been met.

“He was initially required to commence reporting for further investigations on Dec. 1, 2025, but this had to be deferred to Dec. 4, 2025, owing to his request for adjournment on grounds of ill-health.

“He neither provided a medical report nor credible proof of ill-health to the Commission,” Oyewale said.

The EFCC added that Malami was invited again on Dec. 8, 2025, for further interrogation and was detained pending compliance with the outstanding bail conditions.

Oyewale described as false claims that Malami’s bail was revoked and dismissed allegations that the Commission barred him from granting media interviews or participating in political activities.

“Evidently, the former minister’s claims of revocation of bail by the EFCC are untenable.

“It is equally ridiculous to insinuate that the Commission barred him from granting media interviews or from participating in political activities. The EFCC has no interest in the political affiliation of its suspects,” he said.

The anti-graft agency advised Malami to comply with the bail conditions he acknowledged and signed and to cooperate fully with investigators.

Malami has remained in EFCC custody since Monday over his alleged failure to meet the bail conditions.

Meanwhile, the EFCC confirmed that the former minister is being investigated over multiple allegations, including abuse of office and terrorism financing.