Embattled former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has officially obtained the governorship nomination form of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Kebbi State.
Malami said his decision to contest was motivated by what he described as worsening insecurity, poverty, weak healthcare services, and the declining standard of education across the state.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the former minister painted a grim picture of conditions in Kebbi, describing the situation as both a humanitarian and governance crisis affecting thousands of residents.
According to him, more than 67 percent of school-age children in the state remain out of school, while many households continue to struggle with multidimensional poverty and economic hardship.
He also raised concerns over rising maternal mortality, poor healthcare delivery in rural communities, and persistent attacks by bandits and kidnappers, which he said have left farmers and business owners living in fear.
The ADC governorship aspirant accused the current administration of neglecting critical issues confronting residents and concentrating on misplaced priorities despite growing security and economic challenges.
Declaring what he termed a “State of Emergency on Misgovernance,” Malami pledged to prioritise security, education, healthcare, agriculture, and youth empowerment if elected governor in 2027.
He further called on the people of Kebbi State to support his ambition, insisting that the state requires urgent rebuilding, purposeful governance, and more effective leadership.