Abubakar Malami, Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, has officially announced his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Kebbi State.
He made the declaration during an interview with DCL Hausa, expressing confidence in his political support base across the state despite restrictions on early mobilization.
“INEC guidelines don’t permit mobilisation yet, but when the time comes, you will see that the people of Kebbi are with us.
“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,” he said.
Malami’s decision to run is driven by the need to “salvage Kebbi State,” restore security, and revive the agricultural sector, which he believes has been crippled by bad policies favoring foreign companies.
He cited the shutdown of rice mills that operated for over two decades due to these policies.
“Today, rice nills that operated for two decades have shut down because of bad policies that favour foreign companies,” he said.
He further explained that the state has faced significant insecurity issues, including bandit attacks that have forced farmers to abandon their lands, leading to a decline in food production statewide.
Malami criticized the current administration for failing to address these issues and accused the ruling party of negligence and policy failure.
The former Attorney General emphasized that his ambition is not for personal gain but for the welfare of Kebbi State residents who are facing daily hardships.
He resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in July and defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to pursue this goal.