Malami spoke shortly after regaining his freedom, following the fulfilment of his bail conditions.
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has said he has no regrets over his actions while in office, despite his recent arrest, detention and ongoing trial.
Malami spoke shortly after regaining his freedom, following the fulfilment of his bail conditions.
The former minister, alongside his wife, Bashir Asabe, and son, Abdulaziz, is facing a 16-count charge bordering on alleged money laundering filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
They have, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Malami was earlier remanded at Kuje prison before being rearrested on January 19 by operatives of the Department of State Services shortly after his release.
On January 21, he accused the DSS of denying him access to his family members and legal team.
A Federal High Court in Abuja subsequently granted him and his son bail on February 27 in the sum of N200 million each over alleged terrorism-related offences.
He has since met the conditions and regained his freedom.
Speaking in Hausa during an interview, Malami described his experience as the will of God, while insisting he would defend himself against the allegations.
He alleged that his rights were violated during the investigation, claiming that security agencies searched his homes and business premises without notifying him.
According to him, he was denied the constitutional right to be present during the searches to monitor the process and know what items were examined or taken.
“I have spent time in EFCC custody, Kuje Prison, and with the DSS. I believe it is all God’s will and I accept it, but I will defend myself against the allegations,” he said.
“They violated my rights by searching my houses and business premises without notifying me during the investigation.
“Constitutionally, I have the right to be present during a search to oversee the investigation of my property and to know exactly what is being looked for or taken.
“I have no regrets regarding what I did during my time as a minister.”
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