List of Nigerian politicians' children linked to financial crime cases goes round

24 Oct 2026, 08:32 BST

The National Assembly complex in Abuja — Photo: Shiraz Chakera / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)

A compiled list of children of prominent Nigerian politicians facing financial crime allegations is drawing attention online. It includes the 16-count money laundering case against former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami, his wife and son, who have pleaded not guilty to charges involving about ₦8.7bn.

The Malami case is before a Federal High Court in Abuja.
The defendants deny all the charges.

List of Nigerian politicians' children linked to financial crime cases goes round

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