By Ghazali Ibrahim
Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Kebbi State.
Malami announced his ambition during an interview with DCL Hausa on Monday, where he expressed confidence in what he described as his widespread political support across the state.
“INEC guidelines don’t permit mobilisation yet, but when the time comes, you will see that the people of Kebbi are with us,” he said.
“I have agreed to contest, and there is no retreat. God willing, we are going to win. We won’t disappoint those who believe in us.”
The former AGF, who recently dumped the All Progressives Congress for the African Democratic Congress, criticised the ruling party for worsening insecurity and weakening the agricultural sector.
He lamented that persistent bandit attacks had forced many farmers off their land, crippling food production and shutting down long-standing rice mills.
“Today, rice mills that operated for two decades have shut down because of bad policies that favour foreign companies,” Malami said, blaming both state and federal governments for “negligence and policy failure.”
Malami said his governorship ambition was driven by the need to “salvage Kebbi State,” restore security, revive agriculture and protect citizens’ welfare, stressing that his decision was not motivated by personal interest.
He noted that his exit from the APC followed “wide consultations and deep personal reflection,” adding that his move was rooted in “love for our nation and concern for the hardship our people are facing daily.”
