In a scathing op-ed published by Premium Times Nigeria on September 28, 2026, renowned legal scholar Chidi Anselm Odinkalu exposes Attorney-General Abubakar Malami’s controversial actions in the Mambilla hydropower arbitration. According to Odinkalu, Malami has brought indignity upon Nigeria and infamy upon himself through his actions, which may lead to him being disbarred from the roll of lawyers in Nigeria.
The arbitration tribunal’s decision reveals a series of questionable practices by Malami, including alleged breaches of ethics, conflicts of interest, and failure to act in the best interests of the Nigerian people. These allegations are significant enough to warrant an investigation by the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee.
The Mambilla hydropower project is a critical infrastructure initiative for Nigeria, with the potential to provide much-needed electricity to millions of Nigerians. However, Malami’s actions in the arbitration process have raised serious concerns about his commitment to transparency and accountability in the management of public funds.
Odinkalu’s op-ed is a call for justice and accountability in the face of what he describes as Malami’s ‘visitation of impunity on the office of Attorney-General of the Federation.’ This story matters to Nigerian readers because it raises important questions about the integrity of Nigeria’s leadership and the need for transparency and accountability in the management of public funds.
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