Ex-AGF Malami Seeks 2027 Kebbi Governorship

Abubakar Malami, former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, has obtained the governorship nomination and expression of interest forms from the African Democratic Congress for the 2027 Kebbi State election. He announced the decision over the weekend via social media, citing worsening insecurity, poverty, declining education and healthcare, and economic hardship as key reasons for his candidacy.

Malami described Kebbi as facing one of Nigeria's worst humanitarian and governance crises. He pointed to statistics showing more than 67 percent of school-age children out of school and over 88 percent of children living in multidimensional poverty. He highlighted high maternal mortality rates, inadequate antenatal care in rural areas, malnutrition, and ongoing banditry that has displaced farmers and disrupted businesses. "The current administration's misplaced priorities have left the people of Kebbi in deep suffering," Malami said. He pledged to declare a "State of Emergency on Misgovernance" if elected, prioritizing security, education, healthcare, agriculture, and youth empowerment.

The Kebbi State Government swiftly responded on Sunday through a statement by...