LJustice Obiora Egwuatu, on Thursday, recused (withdrew) himself from the two cases filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against Mr Abubakar Malami, former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice.
Justice Egwuatu, who was recently re-assigned the case by the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, said he decided to withdraw from the two cases for personal reasons and for better interest of justice.
The development occured shortly after the civil suit for forfeiture of 57 property allegedly linked to Malami was called for mention.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the cases were former before Justice Emeka Nwite, who sat as vacation judge during the Christmas break.
Last month, GISTSMATE MEDIA reported that Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja granted Malami and two others, bail in the sum of ₦500 million with two sureties.
The sureties, according to the Judge must have landed property in Asokoro, Maitama , Gwarinpa.
He added that they must submit their travelling documents to the court.
The documents of the properties are to be verified by the deputy chief registrar of the court while the sureties are also to depose to affidavit of means.
Malami was also ordered to deposit his traveling documents with the court and must not travel out of the country without the permission of the court.
The former AGF and his sureties were also ordered to deposit their two recent passport photograph with the court.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) filed a 16-count alleged money laundering charge against Malami, his son and his wife.
During perfection of his bail, he was arrested by Department of state service for alleged terrorism financing.
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