Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, is set to pursue the governorship of Kebbi State, officially declaring his candidacy for the 2027 election.
Malami made the announcement during an interview with DCL Hausa on Monday.
He expressed confidence in his political strength and promised to prioritize key issues, namely addressing insecurity and reviving Kebbi State’s struggling agricultural sector.
“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.
The former AGF criticised the ruling All Progressives Congress, accusing the party of worsening conditions in the North and leaving farmers at the mercy of insecurity.
He lamented that bandit attacks had driven many farmers from their land, severely affecting food production.
“Today, rice mills that operated for two decades have shut down because of bad policies that favour foreign companies,” Malami said, faulting both state and federal governments for what he described as “negligence and policy failure.”
He explained that his ambition is motivated by a desire to “salvage Kebbi State,” restore security, rebuild the agricultural sector and defend the welfare of residents, insisting that his campaign is “not for personal gain but a rescue mission.”
In July 2025 just before ex-President Muhammadu Buhari passed away, Malami had resigned from the All Progressives Congress and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
He revealed that his decision followed “wide consultations and deep personal reflection”.
He also explained that it was not driven by personal ambition or anger, but by “love for our nation and concern for the hardship our people are facing daily.
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