Malami Probe: Aisha Yesufu Urges EFCC to Avoid Selective Justice, Investigate All Suspects

Activist and outspoken social commentator Aisha Yesufu has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to ensure that its anti-corruption campaign is impartial, urging the agency to investigate all individuals accused of corruption regardless of their political affiliation or status.

Her remarks followed reports surrounding former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), who has recently come under public scrutiny over allegations of financial misconduct.

Reacting to the development, Yesufu argued that the fight against corruption would only inspire public confidence if it was conducted fairly and without discrimination. According to her, pursuing one individual while ignoring similar allegations against others could undermine the credibility of the country’s anti-graft efforts.

She maintained that justice must be applied equally, insisting that selective prosecution amounts to injustice. The activist urged the EFCC to widen its investigations to include every public official against whom there is credible evidence of wrongdoing.

Her comments have generated widespread reactions on social media, with Nigerians expressing differing opinions. While some agreed that anti-corruption agencies should investigate all allegations without fear or favour, others stressed that every suspect is entitled to the presumption of innocence until proven guilty by a court of law.

The EFCC has consistently maintained that its investigations and prosecutions are guided by available evidence and the provisions of the law, rather than political considerations.

As public debate continues, legal experts have reiterated that due process, transparency, and equal application of the law remain essential to strengthening public trust in Nigeria’s justice system and the country’s broader anti-corruption campaign.