Court Returns Malami, Son, Wife to Prison After Re-arraignment Over Alleged N8.7bn Fraud

Malami’s counsel, Joseph Daudu, SAN, reminded the court of the ₦500 million bail granted to the family by Justice Emeka Nwite on January 7, urging that the same conditions be adopted in the interest of justice, citing that the Federal High Court is a single institution in Nigeria.

EFCC counsel, Jibrin Okutepa, SAN, confirmed that the bail had been granted and perfected. However, Justice Abdulmalik held that the previous proceedings had legally ended, requiring fresh bail applications. Attempts by Daudu to seek oral bail were denied.

The judge scheduled March 6 for arguments on bail and the trial.

Previously, Justice Emeka Nwite had granted Malami, his wife, and son bail of ₦500 million each, with strict conditions including submission of property documents and travel papers.