Malami breaks silence on legal ordeals, thanks Atiku, El-Rufai, Amaechi, Tambuwal, Obi for support

The former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has voiced his confidence that truth and justice will prevail amidst the ongoing legal proceedings against him.

In a statement released by his media aide, Mohammed Bello Doka, Malami expressed profound gratitude to his family, friends, political associates, and well-meaning Nigerians for their steadfast support during the trying period.

He specifically acknowledged the solidarity shown by prominent figures including Atiku Abubakar, Nasir El-Rufai, Rotimi Amaechi, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, and Peter Obi.

Reflecting on the experience, Malami described it as challenging, pointing to the prevalence of media trials, sensational narratives, and prejudgment.

However, he noted that the outpouring of prayers and encouragement had only strengthened his faith in the country’s due process and justice system.

Beyond his personal situation, Malami used the opportunity to call for a renewed national commitment to the rule of law.

He urged citizens to remain actively engaged in defending justice, strengthening institutions, and promoting accountability.

“The struggle for justice, accountability, and national redemption is only just beginning,” he stated, emphasizing the collective duty to uphold integrity and democratic values.

This statement comes as Malami faces multiple legal challenges, including allegations of corruption and other charges.

About The Author

Dele Fashomi

Dele Fashomi, seasoned journalist and communication teacher, is a holder of Master of Arts degree in Communication and Language Arts from the University of Ibadan in 1992/93.

Earlier, he had bagged a Bachelor degree from the same university in 1984, after which he proceeded to the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Lagos, in 1990, for a postgraduate diploma in Journalism.

He had done many courses in communication, including the EU-BBC Editing Course in 2002.

Mr. Fashomi combines effectively the practice, research and teaching of communication. And to date, he has published two academic works in communication: Issues in Communication Technology and Policy (2010) and Economic and Social Issues in Advertising and PR (2013).

He had his first break in the Nigerian media in Concord Newspapers in 1990 and today, he has over two and half decades experience earned in several newspapers.

He has been part of many start-ups, such as The Republic (1987), The Comet (1999), The Anchor 2001 – 2002; Sun Newspapers (2003); Westerner newsmagazine (2005 – 2010) as Editor; National Life (2011) as Sunday Editor, and Newswatch Newspapers (2012- 2016) as Daily Editor.

Dele Fashomi is now the Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of Newstide247.com newspaper online, which he started in July 2015. He is also into biography writing, with many books in his trail, some of which he wrote alone and one he co- authored with his mentor, Mr Dare Babarinsa, entitled: Olabiyi Durojaiye – DARE TO BE DiFFERENT. He also guided and collaborated with Pa Olatunji Odusanya in writing his autobiography – AGAINST ALL ODDS. There are many other books in the works under his pen.

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