Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has weighed in on the legal troubles of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), saying the development stirred memories of his own ordeals with the courts during Malami’s time in office.

In a post shared on his 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, Melaye recalled how he was frequently hauled before various courts while Malami served as AGF. He described the charges brought against him at the time as baseless and politically motivated.

According to Melaye, Malami’s appearance in court alongside his son reminded him of what he called the aggressive prosecutions he faced, including the alleged takeover of one of his cases by the Office of the Attorney-General. He added that despite his past experiences, he wished the former justice minister well.

Melaye’s comments followed fresh developments in Malami’s ongoing trial, as the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja ordered that the former AGF be remanded in custody over alleged money-laundering offences.

Justice Emeka Nwite ruled that Malami should be held at the Kuje Correctional Centre alongside his son, Abdulaziz Malami, and another defendant, Hajia Bashir Asabe. The remand order will remain in effect pending the hearing of their respective bail applications.

The court declined an oral bail request made by Malami’s defence team, led by J. B. Daudu, SAN. Justice Nwite explained that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which opposed the application, must first be allowed to formally respond through a counter-affidavit.

The judge subsequently adjourned the matter to January 2, 2026, for the hearing and ruling on the bail applications.

Malami and his co-accused are currently facing a 16-count charge bordering on money laundering, involving an alleged sum of about N9 billion. Prosecutors allege that the former minister violated provisions of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2011 (as amended), offences which carry severe penalties under the law.

The EFCC further claims that the alleged illicit funds were used to purchase luxury properties in Abuja, Kebbi, Kano, and other locations across the country.

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The case continues to attract public attention, given Malami’s former role as the nation’s chief law officer and his prominence in Nigeria’s political and legal circles.