Atiku Coalition: Kebbi Gov Reacts as Buhari’s Ex-Minister Dumps APC for ADC, “Irrelevant”
- The recent defection of former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has stirred a fresh controversy in Kebbi politics
- Kebbi governor, Nasir Idris, slammed Malami for dumping the All Progressives Congress for the Atiku Abubakar-led coalition, noting that he has no political value to the state government
- The chief press secretary to Kebbi state governor, Ahmed Idris, in a statement on Friday, urged Malami to reconsider his decision to work with the Atiku-led coalition
Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi state has described the defection of former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as politically irrelevant to the state government.
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Legit.ng earlier reported that Abubakar Malami, the former AGF and Minister of Justice under the administration of the immediate past president, Muhammadu Buhari, dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the ADC.
The former minister, in a Facebook post on Wednesday, July 2, announced his defection to the coalition party after attending the official unveiling of the ADC, the political party adopted by the coalition movement, being led by the former vice president, Atiku Abubakar.
Malami, politically irrelevant - Kebbi govt
Reacting, Governor Idris told Daily Trust that the defection posed no threat to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) or to his, (Nasir Idris’s) popularity.
The chief press secretary to the Kebbi state governor, Ahmed Idris, said:
“Well, the defection of the former Attorney General is not something that the people or the government of Kebbi State will be unhappy about. In fact, we are happy he left because he didn’t add any value to our administration.”
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He added that the governor has a strong bond with the people, and his performance in office has solidified his political base.
Speaking further Idris dismissed any concerns about Malami's defection affecting APC’s fortunes in Kebbi.
“As for Malami, he has no political integrity in Kebbi State. He has never even won his own polling unit in any election, let alone the majority of votes across the state. So, his defection means nothing to us. We are not worried because he has no impact or value.”
Commenting on Malami’s coalition activities, Idris argued that such movements are not driven by service to the people but by personal ambition.
Idris concluded by advising Malami to reconsider his political direction.
“My advice to Malami is that he should rethink his decision. Leaving the APC is a wrong move.”
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2027: Malami slams APC for endorsing Tinubu
In another development, Legit.ng reported that Abubakar Malami, criticised the ruling APC for ignoring governance and endorsing Bola Tinubu for a second term.
Legit.ng earlier reported that the leadership of the Senate and the House of Representatives declared Tinubu as the APC's sole candidate for the 2027 presidential election.
But reacting, the former AGF said the APC was insensitive to the plight of Nigerians.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
