Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has formally declared his intention to contest the Kebbi State governorship election in 2027.
Malami, who resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in July to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC), announced his ambition during an interview with DCL Hausa on Monday.
He expressed confidence in his political support base, saying he is prepared for the race once the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) permits mobilisation. “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 criticised the APC-led governments at both state and federal levels, accusing them of allowing insecurity to cripple agriculture and worsen economic hardship in the North. He lamented that persistent bandit attacks had forced many farmers off their land, reducing food production.
“Today, rice mills that operated for two decades have shut down because of bad policies that favour foreign companies,” he said, describing the situation as a result of “negligence and policy failure.”
He said his governorship bid is driven by a commitment to “salvage Kebbi State,” restore security, rebuild the agricultural economy and prioritise the welfare of residents. According to him, the ambition is “not for personal gain but a rescue mission.”
Malami added that his decision to leave the APC followed “wide consultations and deep personal reflection,” emphasising that it was motivated by concern over the daily struggles faced by Nigerians.
