Atiku visits Malami, urges release of El-Rufai in Nigeria
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Atiku Abubakar visited Attorney General Abubakar Malami on March 23 following EFCC raids on Malami’s properties in Abuja. Atiku pressed Malami to secure the release of detained former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai and cautioned against detentions based on political ideology. The EFCC’s actions and political detentions have intensified concerns over legal processes and political stability in Nigeria.
Reported Facts
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- •The EFCC conducted armed raids on Abubakar Malami’s residences on March 23, 2026.
- •Atiku Abubakar met with Malami on the same day to discuss the raids and political detentions.
- •Nasir El-Rufai, former Governor of Kaduna State, remains detained as of March 23, 2026.
- •Malami publicly criticized the EFCC for acting unilaterally and unlawfully in seizing his property.
- •Atiku warned against detaining individuals based on their political beliefs or ideology.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Attorney General Malami successfully negotiates El-Rufai’s release political tensions in Nigeria may ease, improving the government’s image on rule of law and reducing opposition grievances.
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AFRICAThisDay (Nigeria)Malami Cries Out over Seizure of Property, Says EFCC Acting Unilaterally, UnlawfullyAFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)EFCC takes over ex-AGF Malami’s Abuja residenceAFRICAPunch (Nigeria)’Political intimidation,‘ Malami slams EFCC over armed raid on residenceAFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)Just in: EFCC storms Malami’s homes after Atiku’s visit