Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has declared interest in the Kebbi gubernatorial race.
Mr Malami’s declaration was captured in a video posted by Arise TV on Tuesday where he spoke vernacular.
“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,” he said.
Calling on the people of Kebbi to support him, Malami assured them that he won’t betray them as he’s not known for such.
He said, “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,” he added. “I have no history of betrayal, and I won’t betray you, people. I will work for you.”
Recall that the minister had been doing everything possible for the removal of section 84(12) of the Electoral Act, which says that all political appointees seeking political office in an election must first resign their appointment.
