Malami, who is also the minister of justice, declared his intention to run for office today after initially denying media reports about his declaration.
With presidential influence, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has announced a bid for the Kebbi governorship race on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Malami is believed to wield more influence than most cabinet ministers in the Villa and is expected to clinch the APC’s ticket in the party’s governorship primary slated to hold on May 23.
Malami said he declared after finally accepting the calls of the people to become Governor.
Malami, who is also the minister of justice, declared his intention to run for office today after initially denying media reports about his declaration.
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In 2016, he lost the Kebbi governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to Atiku Bagudu, the state governor.
Bagudu is completing a second term in office.
The attorney-general of the federation said he is counting on the people for their support, adding that he would not betray them if elected into office.
Malami said he is seeking to better the lives of the Kebbi people.
“If God in His mercies permits and all goes well, I will as a politician contest the governorship of Kebbi state. I am seeking your support.
“I want to announce that I will contest indeed and as such, I am counting on your prayers and support so that we can all work and survive the race together.
“I have no history of betrayal and I won’t betray you, people. I will work for you.”
As a minister, Malami has not been able to stay clear of controversies, disproving his actions with corresponding reactions.