The attorney-general of the federation (AGF), and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has declared his intention to run for the Kebbi state governorship in 2023.
Gatekeepers News reports that Malami declared his intention to run for the office at an event in Kebbi.
He noted that leaders need followers and followers in turn need their leaders in order to ensure that the citizens benefit, even as he promised to work day and night to turn the life of citizens around.
Malami said, “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.”
Malami’s declaration is coming on the heels of the controversy surrounding the recently passed Electoral Amendment Bill.
Section 84 12 of the electoral bill bars Appointed Political officers like Malami from voting or voted for at any convention of any political party.
