Malami’s interim bail: NJC points warning to evaluate over conflicting court docket order

The National Judicial Council, NJC, has issued a warning to Justice Bello Kawu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court for granting interim bail to former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, whereas a remand order issued by one other choose of the identical court docket was nonetheless in pressure.

The council additionally positioned Justice Kawu on its Watch List for six months following an investigation right into a petition difficult his dealing with of the bail software.

In a press release, the NJC mentioned its investigation committee established that the choose knew concerning the current remand order earlier than granting Malami interim bail on December 23, 2025.

The remand order, issued by one other choose of the court docket, was scheduled to run out at midnight on December 24, 2025.

However, the committee discovered that Justice Kawu granted the interim bail a day earlier than the order was as a result of expire, thereby performing in battle with the subsisting directive.

After reviewing the investigation report, the NJC accepted the committee’s findings and directed {that a} warning letter be issued to the choose.

The council mentioned the choice adopted its consideration of the petition and the findings of the investigation committee.