Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Monday, September 8, visited former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, in Birnin Kebbi, following a reported attack on Malami’s convoy.
In a statement issued by Muhammad Al-Amin, Zonal Coordinator of the Malami Support Organisation, Atiku said: “The ADC coalition remains committed to rescuing Nigeria’s democracy from imminent threats. We must not allow anti-democratic forces to thrive.”
Atiku condemned the incident and raised alarm over the increasing wave of politically motivated attacks targeting leaders of the African Democratic Congress.
He warned that the rising incidents of violence were “dangerous” and called on security agencies and political stakeholders to act swiftly to prevent further escalation.
Malami, in response, thanked Atiku for the visit and emphasised that the attack highlighted the growing hostility in the political landscape.
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“This incident is a stark warning against the politicisation of violence and the deliberate attempt to undermine democratic institutions for partisan gain,” he said.
Security agencies are yet to release a formal statement on the attack.
Political analysts warn that if such violence is left unchecked, it could destabilise the electoral process and erode public trust in Nigeria’s democracy.
Atiku, a long-time critic of political violence, stressed that these attacks pose a serious threat to the country’s democratic consolidation.
His visit to Malami underscores the urgency of addressing political hostilities ahead of the 2027 elections.