Posted by Samuel on Tue 24th Mar, 2026 - tori.ng
In a statement shared on social media, Atiku said the visit took place shortly after his return from Saudi Arabia, where he had performed Umrah (lesser Hajj).
Atiku Abubakar has visited Abubakar Malami following the latter’s recent release on bail amid ongoing legal proceedings involving anti-graft agencies.
In a statement shared on social media, Atiku said the visit took place shortly after his return from Saudi Arabia, where he had performed Umrah (lesser Hajj).
He wrote: “Following my return to the country on Saturday night from Umrah (lesser Hajj), I led a delegation on a solidarity visit to the former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN.”
Atiku also used the opportunity to call for the release of Nasir El-Rufai and others he described as political detainees.
“I wish to serve notice to the authorities detaining former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, and all other political detainees to release them henceforth.
"No one should be detained simply because they do not share the same ideology or political platform with the government of the day,” he added.
Malami was granted bail last week amid investigations by anti-corruption agencies, while El-Rufai remains in custody in connection with separate legal proceedings.