Dasuki vs Malami: Karma or Different Standards?
The parallel fates of former NSA Sambo Dasuki and ex-Attorney-General Abubakar Malami reveal stark contrasts in how Nigeria's security agencies treat political figures. Dasuki was jailed for over four years (2015-2019) under the Buhari administration despite multiple courts—including ECOWAS—granting him bail. Each time he met conditions, he was re-arrested. President Buhari publicly stated Dasuki would never be released, calling him a security risk. His father, the late Sultan of Sokoto, died without seeing him. Meanwhile, Malami—who oversaw Dasuki's prosecution—was arrested by EFCC in 2025 on corruption and firearms charges but granted bail within two months. No media trials, no executive defiance of courts. The article argues this contrast exposes institutional weaponization during the Buhari years. While Malami must receive fair trial (which Dasuki was denied), accountability for past abuses should come through proper legal channels, not fresh lawlessness. The key question: will Nigeria apply justice consistently this time?