Party states that intimidation won’t hinder former AGF’s gubernatorial bid in Kebbi.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Federal Government of using legal and political pressure to target former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, over his reported governorship ambition in Kebbi State ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The allegation was made in a statement jointly signed by the Kebbi State Chairman of the ADC, Sufiyanu Bala, and party leader, Alhaji Shehu Aliyu Sambawa.
According to the party, the Federal Government is allegedly using the judiciary to intimidate key opposition figures across the country in a bid to weaken political opponents before the next general election.
The ADC claimed that Malami is being singled out because he is seen as a strong political force capable of challenging the ruling party in Kebbi State.
The party declared that no amount of pressure or intimidation would stop Malami from pursuing his governorship ambition, insisting that the people of Kebbi State would decide who leads them in 2027.
In one of its strongest remarks, the ADC said the ruling party was acting out of fear of defeat, claiming that “by 12 noon in 2027, their party is gone.” The party argued that this was the reason opposition leaders were allegedly being targeted through legal actions and investigations.
The ADC also accused the Kebbi State Government of joining efforts to frustrate Malami’s political ambition, alleging that the confiscation of his assets formed part of a coordinated campaign to weaken him politically.
Despite the legal challenges facing the former minister, the party expressed confidence that the judiciary would eventually overturn the court decisions affecting him.
Neither the Federal Government nor the Kebbi State Government had responded to the allegations at the time of filing this report.
The latest claims add to the growing political tension ahead of the 2027 elections, as opposition parties continue to accuse the ruling administration of using state institutions against political rivals, while the government has consistently maintained that anti-corruption investigations and court actions are carried out in line with the law and without political interference.
