The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kebbi State has accused the Federal Government under President Bola Tinubu of allegedly persecuting former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, in a bid to force him to abandon his governorship ambition in the state.
The allegation was contained in a statement issued on Sunday and jointly signed by the Kebbi State Chairman of the party, Sufiyanu Bala, and Alhaji Shehu Aliyu Sambawa.
The ADC alleged that the Federal Government was using judicial processes to intimidate opposition figures at both the federal and state levels.
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According to the party, the alleged actions are aimed at instilling fear among opposition politicians and discouraging them from pursuing their political ambitions ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“By 12 noon in 2027, their party is gone. That is why they are intimidating strong opposition figures who appear poised to replace them, particularly Malami, who is being persecuted through the judiciary,” the statement read.
The party also alleged that the Kebbi State Government was involved in efforts to frustrate Malami’s governorship ambition through various forms of intimidation, insisting that nothing would prevent him from contesting the 2027 election.
The ADC further claimed that the seizure of Malami’s assets was part of a coordinated effort by both the Federal Government and the Kebbi State Government to intimidate the former minister.
Despite what it described as judicial and political persecution, the party said it remained undeterred and expressed confidence that the judiciary would overturn the recent judgment against Malami.
