Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has secured the governorship nomination form of the African Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Kebbi State.
Malami disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday through his social media platforms, where he explained that his decision to join the race was driven by growing concerns over insecurity, poverty and worsening living conditions in the state.
The former minister said he could no longer remain silent while residents grapple with economic hardship, poor healthcare services, declining educational standards and persistent insecurity.
According to him, Kebbi State is currently facing severe governance and humanitarian challenges, which he said have continued to affect the welfare of citizens across various communities.
Citing statistics to support his claims, Malami alleged that more than 67 per cent of children between the ages of six and 15 in the state are out of school, while over 88 per cent reportedly live under multidimensional poverty conditions.
He also expressed concern over the condition of the healthcare sector, noting that maternal mortality remains high in many rural communities due to inadequate access to antenatal care and other essential medical services.
On insecurity, the former AGF alleged that repeated attacks by bandits and kidnappers had forced many farmers to abandon their farmlands, while businesses now operate in fear and uncertainty.
Malami accused the present administration in the state of focusing on misplaced priorities despite the growing hardship confronting residents.
Declaring what he described as a “State of Emergency on Misgovernance” in Kebbi State, the governorship aspirant promised to focus on security, education, healthcare, agriculture and youth empowerment if elected in 2027.
He added that his ambition was anchored on accountability, service delivery and sustainable development, stressing that the era of ineffective leadership and political propaganda must come to an end.
Malami also appealed to the people of Kebbi State to support what he called a collective mission to rebuild the state and restore prosperity.
“There will be no retreat and no surrender in the collective struggle to rescue our state,” he declared.