Former Attorney General of the Federation and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Abubakar Malami, has formally secured the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship nomination form for the 2027 Kebbi State governorship election, declaring what he described as a “State of Emergency on Misgovernance” in the state.
In a statement issued on Sunday night, Malami said his decision to join the race was driven by worsening insecurity, poverty, poor healthcare, educational decline, and economic hardship in Kebbi State.
According to him, Kebbi is currently facing one of the worst humanitarian and governance crises in Nigeria, citing statistics that over 67 percent of children between the ages of six and 15 are out of school, while school attendance remains among the lowest nationwide.
He further alleged that more than 88 percent of children in the state are living in multidimensional poverty, adding that hundreds of severely malnourished children reportedly died within nine months in 2025.
Malami also expressed concern over the state of healthcare delivery, noting that maternal mortality remains high, malaria continues to affect children under five, and many pregnant women in rural communities lack access to adequate antenatal care.
On insecurity, the ADC governorship aspirant lamented that many communities have come under repeated attacks by bandits, with kidnappings for ransom forcing farmers to abandon their farmlands and businesses to struggle amid fear and uncertainty.
“At a time when our people are struggling to survive, priorities have been tragically misplaced while critical sectors continue to deteriorate,” he stated.
Declaring a “State of Emergency on Misgovernance,” Malami vowed to restore security, rebuild education, improve healthcare services, revive agriculture, and create opportunities for young people if elected governor.
He said his ambition is driven by service, accountability, and sustainable development, stressing that “the era of empty propaganda and ineffective leadership must come to an end.”
Malami added that there would be “no retreat and no surrender” in what he described as a collective effort to rebuild Kebbi State into a safer and more prosperous society.
