Former presidential candidate for the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has taunted Abubakar Malami (SAN), who served as the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) under late President Muhammadu Buhari.

Malami is facing a 16-count charge from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged N8.7 billion money laundering involving himself, his wife (Asabe Bashir), and his son (Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami).

The case, involving alleged illegal asset acquisition and concealment, has led to bail being granted, with reports detailing 57 properties valued at N212.8 billion linked to him.

Sowore recently recorded a chance encounter with Malami, handing him an AAC cap while reminding the latter of past abuses under Buhari.

In the video posted on Sowore’s official X account, the human rights activist noted the irony as Malami now faces legal scrutiny under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

The video shows a crowded indoor setting where Sowore directly confronts Malami about the erosion of justice during Buhari’s tenure, highlighting how those who defended the system then are now experiencing its consequences.

“A chance encounter with Abubakar Malami, SAN, who served as Attorney General under the fascist Muhammadu Buhari regime, a period many Nigerians remember for the erosion of human rights and the rule of law, was the steady erosion of justice. But now the tables have turned,” he wrote as caption for the video.

Public replies reflect divided views, with supporters praising Sowore’s fearless activism and consistency while critics question his interactions with former officials he once condemned.