Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) has declared his intention to run for Governor of Kebbi State.
Malami who seeks to run on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) disclosed his guber intentions at an event in Kebbi on Monday, April 4, 2022.
“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.
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“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 said in Hausa.
Reacting to Malami’s declaration, social media users took to Twitter to slam the Justice Minister, questioning why he hasn’t resigned his appointment as Minister.
Here are some reactions gathered by The Quest Times:
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@FS_Yusuf_ Our fledgling democracy is in bad hands and I am worried. Malami, while still in office as the AGF, running for office of the Kebbi State Gov is a brutal affront to our democracy. Do you know the power he wields that could be instrumentalized to intimidate & lobby his way up?
@dmightyangel I have seen hot takes everywhere about this Malami and Amaechi declaration while still holding their position as Govt appointees. Let’s be clear, there’s no law that says they must resign before making their intentions to run for Political offices known o.. Make una calm down.
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@KingAuthurOG Having declared his intention to run for Gov of Kebbi, Malami should resign ASAP.
@etoro111 Malami has formally declared for Governor of Kebbi state. He has not resigned yet as AGF. Buhari and Osinbajo are acting as if they’re not seeing. These guys swore to protect the constitution of the Federal Republic.
@TheoAbuAgada Malami wants to secure APC governorship ticket in Kebbi at all costs before resigning as the Attorney-General of the Federation.
