Human rights activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, on Monday scoffed at Abubakar Malami, former attorney-general of the federation, reminding him of the role he played in his prosecution during the administration of late President Muhammadu Buhari.
The encounter, captured in a now-viral video, showed Sowore directly addressing Malami over his current legal ordeals.
Sowore said: “You see how it feels now to be persecuted. When you were with Buhari, you were bragging. We warned you then that there was failure in the justice system, but you didn’t listen, and now the system is dealing with you.”
The confrontation happened within the court premises, drawing attention from lawyers, litigants, and observers, many of whom appeared to slightly laugh it off.
Sowore also urged Malami to join his Revolution Now movement by offering him an orange beret, stating: “I want to give you my cap. This is a revolutionary cap.”
However, the activist acknowledged Malami’s composure amid the situation.
“At least I’m glad that you are strong. We are not all on the same side; even the oppressors are oppressing you now. As far as the Nigerian project is concerned, no matter how powerful you people are, we will never support you. We are resilient till tomorrow”, he said.
In response, Malami offered a brief but composed defence of his situation, maintaining confidence in his legal standing.
“I can never be down. Well, I have been attending all my court sittings. I will keep attending. And I remain strong”, he responded.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Department of State Services (DSS) are suing former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, on charges of money laundering, unlawful possession of firearms, and unlawful acquisition of assets.
He is then contesting an order for the temporary confiscation of his possessions, arguing that they were acquired lawfully
