Peter Obi Visits Malami Day After His Release on Bail, Video Emerges
- Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, visits former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, to show support amid ongoing legal challenges
- The African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Malami, faces serious allegations, including terrorism financing and fraud charges
- Details of the Obi-Malami meeting after the former AGF was released on bail remain undisclosed, raising public interest
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FCT, Abuja - The 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has visited former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN, to express support over his ongoing legal proceedings.
Obi’s visit comes 24 hours after Malami was released on bail by the FCT Federal High Court.
Source: Twitter
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) disclosed this in a post shared via its X handle @ADCVangaurd_on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
“HE Peter Obi visits Abubakar Malami SAN to express support over his recent experiences with the EFCC, DSS, and subsequent court proceedings by the Federal High Court, FCT.”
Malami is currently facing two separate cases, including allegations of terrorism financing and illegal firearms possession, as well as an N8.7 billion fraud and money laundering case.
Details of the meeting, including the duration and discussions held, have not been made public. Some reports suggest that the meeting took place in Abuja.
Nigerians react as Peter Obi visits Malami
@adegboyegaola_
PO is building the bridges, connecting the dots, and crossing the ts.
@eddie_radio01
@PeterObi, if this is what you call politics, then you have lost your sanity. How could you do this abomination because of a party ticket?
@skybiTech
We like what PO is doing. I very simple man. Nigeria should pls give us this man as our president.
@queensomto
Welcome back. At the right time, restitution will be made.
@otaunu2004
Just imagine .... Like Sowore said, this man na FRAUD
Source: Twitter
Fresh revelation over the alleged corruption of Malami emerges
Recall that Abdulrasheed Maina, former chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, alleged that assets linked to Malami represented less than a quarter of misappropriated funds
Maina claimed senior officials of the Buhari administration, including the late President Muhammadu Buhari and former AGF Abubakar Malami, travelled to Abu Dhabi to pressure him to return to Nigeria
Malami was arraigned by the EFCC and granted bail as his trial continued.
Read more stories on Malami:
- Ex-AGF Malami Speaks From EFCC Custody After Spending 4th Night in Detention
- Court Makes Fresh Announcement on Top ADC Chieftain, Son in Terrorism Trial
- EFCC vs Malami: Drama as Abuja Court Judge Roars, Issues Strong Warning to Ex-AGF’s Lawyers
- “Troubling”: Buhari’s Former Minister Malami Slams EFCC in Fresh Message
- Court Issues Fresh Order on Malami's 57 Properties
“What EFCC did to Malami’s investigation file"
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) denied that there was a political motivation behind Malami's ongoing investigation.
The EFCC Chairman, Olukoyede, defended the agency and said it ensured professionalism in all cases, regardless of political affiliations.
Meanwhile, the investigation into Malami predates the current EFCC leadership, as many hope for a transparent probe.
Source: Legit.ng
