Activist Aisha Yesufu calls on Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to widen its anti-corruption efforts and avoid selective justice. In a statement posted on her verified X account, she reacts to the EFCC’s outcome in the case involving former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami. Multiple reports say the Federal High Court in Abuja orders the final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to Malami. The EFCC had previously obtained an interim forfeiture order and argued that the assets, located across states including Abuja, Kano, Kebbi, and Kaduna, represent proceeds of unlawful activities. Malami and associated parties challenged the move, but the court ruled that they did not sufficiently establish the legitimate sources of funds used to acquire the properties. While Yesufu commends the EFCC’s action, she says it is only a “tip of the iceberg” and urges the commission to pursue other politicians with financial-related cases. She warns that enforcing the law only against certain individuals—particularly those who are not aligned with power—amounts to injustice and undermines the rule of law.
Aisha Yesufu Urges EFCC to Avoid Selective Justice After Malami Asset Forfeiture
Activist Aisha Yesufu calls on Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to widen its anti-corruption efforts and avoid selective justice. In a statement posted on her verified X accou...
- Aisha Yesufu urges the EFCC to pursue other politicians with financial-related cases beyond high-profile targets.
- Yesufu argues that selective justice is injustice and says enforcement should not depend on political relationships.
- The Federal High Court in Abuja orders final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to former AGF and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami.
- EFCC had obtained an interim forfeiture order and said the assets are proceeds of unlawful activities across states including Abuja, Kano, Kebbi and Kaduna.
- Malami and associated parties challenged the forfeiture, and the court found they did not sufficiently prove legitimate sources of the funds.
Prominent activist Aisha Yesufu has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to broaden its anti-corruption efforts beyond high-profile cases like that of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN, warning that selective justice amounts to injustice. Yesufu made the call in reaction to the Federal High Court in Abuja’s recent order for the final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to Malami. The activist described the EFCC’s action as commendable but emphasized the need for even-handed enforcement across the board. “Well done EFCC for this great job! Just so you know, this is a tip of the iceberg from the many reports on the media space,” she stated on her verified X handle. “Go after others. Selective justice is equally injustice. Your capacity to work should not be limited to those who fall out with those who have hijacked power. The rule of law must be sacrosanct. Once again, well done for the great job done. We expect more.” The court’s decision followed an interim forfeiture order obtained by the EFCC, with the commission arguing that the assets spread across states including Abuja, Kano, Kebbi, and Kaduna were proceeds of unlawful activities. Malami and associated parties had challenged the move, but the court ruled that they failed to sufficiently prove the legitimate sources of funds used to acquire the properties. Yesufu’s remarks come amid broader public debates about the perceived politicisation of anti-graft agencies, with critics often accusing them of targeting opposition figures while allegedly sparing allies of the ruling party. She stressed that true accountability requires the EFCC to pursue all credible cases without fear or favour, regardless of political affiliation. The activist’s position aligns with calls for transparency and consistency in the fight against corruption, a key pillar of public trust in Nigeria’s institutions. As the EFCC continues high-profile probes and prosecutions, observers say equitable application of the law will determine the credibility and effectiveness of such efforts.
4 hours agoActivist, Aisha Yesufu has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to go after other politicians with financial-related cases, saying selective justice is injustice. Yesufu made this call in a statement posted on her verified X handle. The co-convener of #BringBackOurGirls Movement was reacting to the forfeiture of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami’s property. Recall that the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja ordered the final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to Malami. Reacting to the development, Yesufu said, “Well done EFCC for this great job! Just so you know, this is a tip of the iceberg from the many reports on the media space. “Go after others. selective justice is equally injustice. Your capacity to work should not be limited to those who fall out with those who have hijacked power. The rule of law must be sacrosanct. “Once again, well done for the great job done. We expect more.”
4 hours agoActivist, Aisha Yesufu, has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to go after other politicians with financial-related cases, saying selective justice is injustice. Yesufu made this call in a statement posted on her verified X handle. The co-convener of BringBackOurGirls Movement was reacting to the forfeiture of former Attorney-General of the Federation […] Malami: Selective justice is injustice, go after others – Aisha Yesufu to EFCC
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