The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) has denied a report which alleged that he purchased a property worth N300 million in Abuja for his eldest son, Abdulazeez who got married on Saturday.
Malami, who spoke through a statement by his media aide, Dr Umar Gwandu on Saturday, said, not even a rented house was secured for his son in Abuja, because he has no plan to live in the city.
He also denied hiring private jets to convey guests to the wedding.
“It is regrettable that the information communication technology tools have been hijacked by disgruntled elements in spreading fake news and blatant lies.
“The report by the media is a clear violation of ethical journalism practices on verification of facts and authentication of claims. It evinces a lack of professionalism and exposes rash and reckless presentation of a figment of imaginations shrouded with bigotry and bundled with sentiments of unscrupulous questions,” he said.
The AGF stressed that he had earlier communicated to friends and colleagues on the need not attend the wedding but instead offer their prayers and goodwill due to the current COVID-19 situation.
Malami said the wedding Fatiha took place on Saturday morning, July 11 under strict observance of the protocols and guidelines of the Presidential Taskforce on COVID-19, adding that “any other activity before or after the wedding Fatiha is not connected with the marriage and we, therefore, disassociate ourselves from it in its entirety.”
