Mambilla: SPI-LAW Petitions LPDC to Initiate Disciplinary Proceedings Against Ex-AGF Malami
Wale Igbintade The Society of Public Interest Lawyers in Nigeria (SPI-LAW) has petitioned the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) of the Body of Benchers to initiate disciplinary proceedings against former
The Society of Public Interest Lawyers in Nigeria (SPI-LAW) has filed a petition with the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) to investigate and potentially take disciplinary action against former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN. The petition, registered as BBLPDC/2196/2026, was filed on September 28, 2026, citing findings from an International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) arbitration related to the Mambilla Power Project dispute.
SPI-LAW alleges that Malami and the then Minister of Power lacked authority to execute settlement agreements and documents, which were described as "a product of corruption" and unenforceable for violating Nigerian public policy. The group also claims that Malami solicited a bribe and acted against the best interests of Nigeria during the arbitration process.
SPI-LAW is urging the LPDC to examine whether Malami's conduct violated professional conduct rules and to determine if there is a case to answer, as Malami's office is held to the highest standards of integrity and loyalty to the Federation and the rule of law.
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