The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned judgment until July 10, 2026, in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) application seeking the final forfeiture of 57 properties linked to Abubakar Malami (SAN), former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF).
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik had earlier fixed July 6 for judgment after counsel to the EFCC and lawyers representing Malami and other respondents adopted their final written addresses on May 26.
However, when the matter came up on Monday, the judgment was not delivered. No reason was given for the adjournment, although three other cases on the court’s cause list were also rescheduled.
The EFCC is seeking a final forfeiture order on the properties, arguing that they are reasonably suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities.
At the last hearing, Jibrin Okutepa (SAN), counsel to the EFCC, urged the court to grant the application, relying on a 47-paragraph affidavit and 46
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