THE Kebbi State Government has strongly dismissed speculations surrounding the 2027 governorship ambition of former Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, describing it as a futile attempt to rewrite history and mislead the people.
In a statement issued on Monday made available to News Point Nigeria, Special Adviser to the Governor on Communication and Strategy, Abdullahi Idris Zuru, said Malami is chasing shadows, noting that Kebbi voters are now too politically aware to be swayed by rhetoric and last-minute gimmicks.
“In Kebbi today, the people are no longer impressed by empty promises or political gymnastics,” Zuru said. “The electorate is now empowered to demand results and those results are visible under Governor Nasir Idris.”
Zuru described Malami’s recent defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a “desperate move” triggered by the overwhelming support Governor Idris enjoys from APC leaders and constituents alike.
“Let’s be honest. Malami’s exit from the APC was nothing but a response to the resounding vote of confidence passed on Governor Idris by all APC stakeholders in Kebbi. The ADC is now a personal ambition vehicle, not a party of ideology.”
Zuru further revealed that all three senators representing Kebbi, several members of the House of Representatives, and many former opposition lawmakers in the State Assembly have now aligned with Governor Idris and the APC due to his leadership track record.
“The movement is clear: unity around performance. No serious-minded politician in Kebbi wants to return to politics of slogans and entitlement,” Zuru stated.
Zuru launched a stinging critique of Malami’s eight-year tenure as AGF, arguing that the former minister failed to deliver tangible benefits to Kebbi despite holding one of the most powerful federal positions.
“For eight years, what did Malami do for Kebbi? The benefits of his federal access barely reached the grassroots. Investments linked to him are in other states. Where is the impact here?” he queried.
He also condemned Malami’s recent N300,000 ‘loan scheme’, labelling it an election stunt disguised as empowerment.
“After all that time in power, is this what Kebbi people are worth? A palliative and a cash handout in the name of loans? The people of Kebbi are not naïve. They know the difference between short-term distraction and long-term leadership.”
In contrast, Zuru highlighted what he described as Governor Idris’ people-centered achievements, listing major interventions in business empowerment, agriculture, infrastructure, and social welfare.
“Over 10,000 small businesses have been supported with more than ₦10 billion in funding. Farmers received free fertilizers, power tillers, and irrigation pumps. We’ve completed legacy infrastructure projects and built new roads, schools, and health centres. These are not promises. They are verifiable.”
He urged Malami and other 2027 aspirants to present their records instead of launching attacks fueled by personal ambition.
“Enough of the politics of blackmail, propaganda, and deception. Let the people judge based on contribution, not connections,” he added.
Zuru concluded by asserting that Governor Idris’ growing popularity and his clear governance style have made the 2027 election a question of continuity, not chaos.
“The people of Kebbi know who stood by them and who stood for themselves. Governor Idris represents stability, progress, and people-driven leadership. The rest is noise.”
As political realignments continue ahead of the 2027 elections, Kebbi’s political terrain is already heating up with early signs that legacy, performance, and public trust may decide the future more than personality-driven ambition.