ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court on Thursday stepped down from handling the two cases filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami.
The judge, who was recently reassigned the matters by the Chief Judge of the court, Justice John Tsoho, said his decision to recuse himself was based on personal reasons and in the interest of justice.
His withdrawal came shortly after one of the suits, a civil forfeiture case involving 57 properties allegedly linked to Malami was called up for mention.
The cases were previously before Justice Emeka Nwite, who presided over them as a vacation judge during the Christmas break.
Further directives on the reassignment of the matters are expected.