Former Attorney General of the Federation and Ex-Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has officially declared his intention to run for governor of Kebbi State in the 2027 election.
Malami promised to tackle insecurity and revive the state’s struggling agricultural economy.
He made the announcement during an interview with DCL Hausa on Monday, expressing confidence in the strength of his 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. 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 (APC), accusing it of worsening conditions in the North and leaving farmers vulnerable to insecurity. He lamented that bandit attacks had forced 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 driven by a desire to “salvage Kebbi State,” restore security, rebuild the agricultural sector, and protect the welfare of residents, insisting that his campaign is “not for personal gain but a rescue mission.”
In July, Malami resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
He said the decision followed “wide consultations and deep personal reflection” and emphasised that it was motivated not by personal ambition or anger, but by “love for our nation and concern for the hardship our people face daily.”