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Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court on Thursday recused himself from two cases instituted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami.
Justice Egwuatu, who was recently reassigned the matters by the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, said his decision to withdraw from the cases was based on personal reasons and in the interest of justice.
The development occurred shortly after one of the suits — a civil forfeiture case involving 57 properties allegedly linked to Malami — was called for mention.
The cases were previously handled by Justice Emeka Nwite, who presided over the matters as vacation judge during the Christmas recess.
Further details are expected as the court designates a new judge to take over the proceedings
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