The Kebbi State Government has strongly criticised former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, following his entry into the 2027 governorship race under the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Governor Nasir Idris, Yahaya Sarki, described Malami’s ambition as “a wolf in sheep’s clothing,” accusing him of contributing to the problems he now claims to want to solve.
The government said Malami had every constitutional right to contest elections but faulted his criticism of the current administration, describing it as “filled with falsehoods and political hypocrisy.”
It argued that the insecurity, poverty, educational decline and economic hardship cited by the former minister were largely worsened during his time in office under the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
The statement also accused some former federal officials between 2015 and 2023 of failing to prioritise national challenges, alleging that public trust was misused for personal gain while key issues such as insecurity and economic distress escalated.
Defending Governor Nasir Idris’ administration, the government listed achievements in education, healthcare, infrastructure, agriculture, youth empowerment and security since 2023.
It said thousands of classrooms had been built, new schools established, and learning materials distributed across the state, while over 2,000 teachers had been recruited and trained.
In the health sector, it noted ongoing rehabilitation of all 31 general hospitals, with major facilities in Birnin Kebbi, Argungu, Yauri, Zuru and Bunza either completed or nearing completion, alongside improvements at Sir Yahaya Memorial Hospital.
On security, the government said criminal activity worsened during Malami’s tenure as Attorney-General, accusing him of not taking a strong stance against banditry and terrorism affecting Kebbi and other parts of the country.
The statement maintained that the current administration inherited a weakened system but was working to restore public institutions and rebuild confidence in governance.
The response followed Malami’s recent criticism of the state government after he obtained the ADC governorship nomination form for the 2027 elections.
