Malami declares 2027 Kebbi governorship bid

 Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Kebbi State.

Malami made the announcement during an interview with DCL Hausa on Monday, where he expressed confidence in his political support base across the state.

He said he was prepared for the race despite restrictions on early mobilisation, adding, “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.”

Malami, who resigned from the All Progressives Congress in July and defected to the African Democratic Congress, criticised the current administration, accusing the ruling party of failing to address insecurity and allowing policies that have crippled agriculture in the state.

According to him, farmers have abandoned their farmlands due to bandit attacks, leading to a decline in food production statewide.

“Today, rice mills that operated for two decades have shut down because of bad policies that favour foreign companies,” he said, blaming both state and federal authorities for what he described as negligence.

Malami said his governorship bid was driven by the need to “salvage Kebbi State,” restore security, and revive the agricultural sector.

He insisted his ambition was not for personal gain but for the welfare of residents “who are facing daily hardship.”