{"id":197031,"date":"2026-03-18T20:03:02","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T19:03:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/justice-will-prevail-despite-trial-malami-breaks-silence"},"modified":"2026-03-18T20:03:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T19:03:02","slug":"justice-will-prevail-despite-trial-malami-breaks-silence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/justice-will-prevail-despite-trial-malami-breaks-silence","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Justice will prevail despite trial\u2019 \u2014 Malami breaks silence"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has said he remains confident that truth and justice will ultimately prevail despite ongoing legal proceedings against him.<\/p>\n<p>Malami expressed gratitude to family, friends, political associates, and well-meaning Nigerians who stood by him during the period, highlighting the support of figures such as Atiku Abubakar, Nasir El-Rufai, Rotimi Amaechi, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, and Peter Obi, among others.<\/p>\n<p>According to a statement through his media aide, Mohammed Bello Doka, Malami said the support he received during the period strengthened his confidence in due process and the justice system.<\/p>\n<p>He described the period as challenging, noting the prevalence of media trials, sensational narratives, and prejudgment, but added that the prayers and solidarity of Nigerians reinforced his resolve.<\/p>\n<p>He also used the statement to call for greater commitment to the rule of law, urging citizens to remain engaged in defending justice, strengthening institutions, and promoting accountability across the country.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe struggle for justice, accountability, and national redemption is only just beginning,\u201d he said, emphasizing that Nigerians must work together to uphold integrity and democratic values.<\/p>\n<p>Malami\u2019s remarks come amid ongoing legal cases against him, which include allegations of corruption and other charges.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has said he remains confident that truth and justice will ultimately prevail despite ongoing legal proceedings against him. 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