Abubakar Malami, the former Attorney General of the Federation, has made it official: he is running for governor of Kebbi State in 2027.
He says his decision is driven by a desire to restore security, revive agriculture, and pull the state out of what he describes as years of neglect.
Malami announced his ambition during an interview with DCL Hausa on Monday, November 17.
Although the Independent National Electoral Commission has not opened the window for political mobilisation, he said he was confident that support for his campaign would be evident once the time comes.
“INEC guidelines don’t permit mobilisation yet, but when the time comes, you will see that the people of Kebbi are with us,” he said.
“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.”
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He took aim at the ruling All Progressives Congress, accusing the party of failing northern communities and leaving farmers unprotected in the face of rising insecurity.
According to him, the situation has forced many farmers off their land, resulting in declining food production and shuttered local businesses.
“Today, rice mills that operated for two decades have shut down because of bad policies that favour foreign companies,” Malami said, blaming both state and federal governments for “negligence and policy failure.”
Malami said his vision is to “salvage Kebbi State” by rebuilding its agricultural backbone, restoring safety across local communities, and protecting the welfare of ordinary people.
He stressed that his governorship bid is “not for personal gain but a rescue mission.”
In July, he resigned from the APC and joined the African Democratic Congress, a move he said was the result of “wide consultations and deep personal reflection.”
He explained that the decision was rooted in “love for our nation and concern for the hardship our people are facing daily.”