Former Nigerian Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has officially obtained the governorship nomination form from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 elections in Kebbi State. On Saturday, via his verified Facebook account, Malami announced what he termed a ‘state of emergency on misgovernance’ in the state, citing his inability to stay silent amid escalating insecurity, widespread poverty, failing education, and economic decline.
Malami stated that his decision to enter the race stems from deep concern over the state’s condition, which he described as facing severe governance and humanitarian crises. He alleged that the current administration has misplaced priorities, leading to the collapse of critical public sectors. According to him, over 67% of children aged 6 to 15 in Kebbi are not enrolled in school, while more than 88% of children live in multidimensional poverty.
He further claimed that hundreds of severely malnourished children died within nine months in 2025, and that maternal mortality and under-five health outcomes remain alarming due to poor healthcare access in rural areas. Insecurity, he added, has worsened across many parts of the state, with recurring bandit attacks, kidnappings, farmer displacement, and declining economic activity.
The former minister declared a ‘state of emergency on misgovernance’ and promised to prioritize security, education, healthcare, agriculture, youth empowerment, and governance reforms if elected. He emphasized his commitment to public service, accountability, and sustainable development, vowing to rebuild Kebbi into a safer and more prosperous state and insisting that the era of poor leadership and propaganda must end.