Justice Obiora Egwuatu has withdrawn from two cases filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami. Justice Egwuatu, who was recently reassigned the matters by the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, said he stepped aside for personal reasons and in the interest of justice. Justice Egwuatu later announced his withdrawal from the proceedings. The cases were previously handled by Justice Emeka Nwite, who served as vacation judge during the Yuletide break. After the Christmas vacation sitting ended, the Chief Judge reassigned the matters to Justice Egwuatu, fixing February 12 for the civil forfeiture case and February 16 for the money laundering trial.

Source: Nigerian Tribune February 12, 2026 13:52 UTC