Malami declares “state of emergency on misgovernance” as he enters Kebbi 2027 race

Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has declared what he called a “state of emergency on misgovernance” in Kebbi State after obtaining the governorship nomination form of the African Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 elections.

In a statement shared on Saturday via his official Facebook page, Malami said his decision to contest was driven by what he described as deepening insecurity, poverty, and declining public services in Kebbi State.

He alleged that the state is facing severe governance and humanitarian challenges, citing high levels of out-of-school children, widespread poverty, malnutrition, and poor access to healthcare. According to him, more than 67% of children aged between 6 and 15 are out of school, while a large proportion of children live in multidimensional poverty.

Malami also claimed that hundreds of severely malnourished children had died within nine months in 2025, and raised concerns over maternal and child health outcomes, particularly in rural areas. He further pointed to worsening insecurity, including bandit attacks, kidnappings, and the displacement of farming communities, which he said had undermined economic activity.

He blamed what he called “misplaced priorities” and weak governance structures for the situation, and pledged that if elected governor, he would focus on reforms in security, education, healthcare, agriculture, youth empowerment, and governance.

Malami said he was entering the race with a commitment to accountability and development, insisting that “the era of poor leadership and propaganda must end.”

Source: Daily Post