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Abubakar Malami, a Nigerian lawyer and politician, was appointed as the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) in 2015 by President Muhammadu Buhari. Here are some of the notable achievements and controversies during his tenure as AGF:

Achievements:

  1. Anti-Corruption Efforts: Malami has been a key player in the administration's anti-corruption efforts, working closely with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to prosecute high-profile corruption cases.
  2. Recovery of Stolen Assets: Under Malami's leadership, the government has recovered billions of dollars in stolen assets, including looted funds and properties.
  3. Reform of the Judiciary: Malami has been instrumental in reforming the judiciary, including the establishment of the National Judicial Council (NJC) and the appointment of new judges.
  4. Implementation of the Whistleblower Policy: Malami has been responsible for implementing the whistleblower policy, which has led to the recovery of millions of dollars in stolen funds.

Controversies:

  1. Naira Marley's Case: Malami was criticized for his handling of the case against popular musician Naira Marley, who was accused of internet fraud. Many saw the charges as politically motivated and an attack on the musician's freedom of expression.
  2. Saraki's Trial: Malami was accused of bias in the trial of former Senate President Bukola Saraki, who was charged with corruption. Critics argued that Malami's office was too close to the government and that the trial was politically motivated.
  3. Lack of Transparency: Malami has been criticized for a lack of transparency in his handling of corruption cases and the recovery of stolen assets. Many have accused him of using his office to protect corrupt officials and politicians.
  4. Conflict of Interest: Malami has been accused of having a conflict of interest in some cases, including the trial of former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, who was accused of corruption. Malami's law firm had previously represented Fayose, leading to concerns about his impartiality.

Overall, Malami's tenure as AGF has been marked by both achievements and controversies. While he has been instrumental in the government's anti-corruption efforts, he has also faced criticism for his handling of certain cases and his perceived lack of transparency.