Judge withdraws from EFCC’s cases against Malami

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A judge has withdrawn from handling cases filed by Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against Abubakar Malami. Reporting indicates the judge provided reasons for declining to continue with the trial, but the available information does not specify the procedural basis, the court, or the next assignment steps.

Reported Facts

Observable data points shared across all narratives

•A judge withdrew from presiding over EFCC cases involving Abubakar Malami.
•The withdrawal was reported on 2026-02-12 by Premium Times (Nigeria) and Vanguard (Nigeria).
•The judge stated reasons for not wanting to handle Malami’s trial.

What Could Happen If...

▸If the withdrawal is based on a formal recusal ground (e.g., conflict of interest or perceived bias) recognized by the court’s rules, the cases would typically be reassigned to another judge, and prior scheduling may be adjusted to accommodate a new docket and any renewed preliminary applications.