Former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the
Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has officially announced his
intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Kebbi State.
Malami made the declaration on Monday during an
interview with DCL Hausa, stating that he enjoys widespread support
across the state.
“INEC guidelines do not allow any form of
mobilisation yet, but when the time comes, you will see that we have the
support of the people of Kebbi State,” he said.
“I have agreed to contest, and there is no retreat.
God willing, we are going to win because we have people who believe in us, and
we will not let them down.”
The former AGF, who previously served under the Buhari
administration, criticised the current leadership of the All Progressives
Congress (APC), alleging that poor governance has deepened economic
hardship across northern Nigeria.
According to him, insecurity has driven many farmers
away from their farmlands, while long-standing rice mills that operated for two
decades have now shut down due to “bad policies that favour foreign companies.”
Malami said his governorship ambition is aimed at rescuing
Kebbi State, restoring security, reviving agricultural productivity, and
prioritising the welfare of the people.
He dismissed allegations that his political move was
driven by personal interest, insisting that his motivation was tied to
protecting and rebuilding the state.
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