Former AGF Abubakar Malami Declares 2027 Kebbi Governorship Bid

Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has officially declared his intention to run for governor of Kebbi State in the 2027 election, promising to tackle insecurity and revive the state’s struggling agricultural sector.

Malami made the announcement during an interview with DCL Hausa on Monday, where he expressed confidence in the strength of his political backing across Kebbi State.

“INEC guidelines don’t permit mobilisation yet, but when the time comes, you will see that the people of Kebbi are with us. 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,” he said.

Criticizing the ruling All Progressives Congress, Malami accused the party of worsening conditions in the North and leaving farmers vulnerable to insecurity. He lamented that bandit attacks have forced many farmers off their land, severely affecting food production.

“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 “negligence and policy failure.”

Malami said his governorship ambition is driven by a desire to “salvage Kebbi State,” restore security, rebuild the agricultural sector, and protect the welfare of residents. He insisted that his campaign is “not for personal gain but a rescue mission.”