Omoyele Sowore Delivers Stinging Rebuke To Malami Over Justice System Failures

Omoyele Sowore (African Action Congress, Ondo State) delivers a stinging public rebuke to Abubakar Malami, SAN (former Attorney-General of the Federation, Kebbi State), asserting that the ex-AGF now directly confronts the same flawed justice system he once staunchly defended. This dramatic courtroom confrontation, captured in a viral video, casts a harsh spotlight on the shifting fortunes of Nigeria's political elite.

The scene unfolded Monday at the Federal High Court in Abuja, where Sowore seized the moment to confront Malami. Sowore’s words cut through the usual solemnity of court proceedings, directly challenging Malami on his past conduct and the current reality of his legal battles.

Sowore, known for his unyielding activism, made it clear that Malami's present predicament is a direct consequence of his actions and attitudes under former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. He accused Malami of excessive boasting and indifference to warnings about systemic failures within the justice sector.

Echoes of Past Power

"You see how it feels now to be persecuted," Sowore declared, his voice ringing with conviction. He continued,

"When you were with Buhari, you were bragging. We warned you then that there was failure in the justice system, but you didn’t listen, and now the system is dealing with you. There is failure in the system. The system is dealing with you now."

This direct address underscores a profound political irony, as a former chief law officer now finds himself entangled in the very system he once commanded.

Malami's recent legal challenges, including efforts to contest asset forfeiture orders from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), provide a stark backdrop to Sowore's pronouncements. The activist insists that Malami's current travails are a stark manifestation of the justice system's inherent flaws, now turned against one of its former architects.

A System's Reckoning

Sowore’s confrontation is more than just a personal attack; it serves as a potent political message. It suggests that no one, regardless of their past proximity to power, remains immune to the systemic issues that plague Nigeria's institutions. For political observers, this public dressing-down is a powerful reminder that the levers of power are temporary, and accountability often comes full circle.

As the 2027 election cycle gathers momentum, such high-profile confrontations signal a readiness among opposition figures to hold former officials to account. The incident reinforces the narrative that the justice system, despite its imperfections, eventually catches up to those who once believed themselves beyond its reach.