Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has obtained the governorship nomination form for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 Kebbi State governorship election, despite ongoing legal battles.
Malami, who announced his decision through his social media platforms on Saturday, said his desire to contest stems from his deep concerns over the escalating issues facing Kebbi State. He decried rising insecurity, poverty, poor healthcare, deteriorating education standards, and economic hardship as the driving forces behind his gubernatorial bid.
The former AGF accused the state government of failing to address the deepening crisis, which he described as one of the worst governance failures in Nigeria. He referenced alarming statistics, including that over 67 percent of children between the ages of six and 15 are out of school, while more than 88 percent of the state’s children reportedly live in multidimensional poverty.
Malami also expressed concerns over the state’s healthcare sector, highlighting the persistently high maternal mortality rate and the lack of adequate medical services, especially in rural communities. He called attention to the security situation, which continues to plague the state, with banditry and kidnapping forcing farmers off their lands and businesses operating under constant fear.
“The current administration’s misplaced priorities have left the people of Kebbi in deep suffering,” Malami said. “It’s time for a change.”
In what he called a “State of Emergency on Misgovernance,” Malami promised to prioritize security, education, healthcare, agricultural revival, and youth empowerment if elected as governor in 2027. He vowed to end the era of ineffective leadership and empty promises, emphasizing that his ambition is grounded in service, accountability, and sustainable development.
Malami’s entry into the race comes at a time when the state is grappling with significant challenges, and despite his ongoing court cases, he is determined to push forward with his campaign.
He called on the people of Kebbi State to join him in rebuilding a safer, more prosperous society, declaring, “There will be no retreat and no surrender in the collective struggle to rescue our state.”
