Abubakar Malami, SAN, the former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, officially resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and pledged allegiance to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a personally signed public letter, Malami stated that his defection was neither an act of vengeance nor political ambition, but rather a decision rooted in patriotism and a desire to confront Nigeria’s worsening crises.
Malami began his address by invoking the collective pain of Nigerians, declaring, “Our country is bleeding.” He emphasized that rampant insecurity, economic hardship, and declining governance had made it morally impossible for him to remain within the APC. His move, he claimed, was not just a political shift but a moral obligation to champion a movement that places Nigerians over politics.
He Says Nigeria Is Bleeding While the Government Watches
Abubakar Malami minced no words in indicting the current administration’s failure to protect lives and livelihoods. He accused the ruling APC of prioritizing political gymnastics over human security. “Insecurity has taken over our homes, especially in the North,” he wrote, directly addressing a region that has suffered immensely under terrorist and bandit attacks.
Malami highlighted the human cost of bad governance, citing the normalization of fear, abductions, and killings. According to him, the APC-led government has not only failed to act but has become numb to the pain of Nigerians. He claimed this silence from the ruling elite is complicity, and history will remember their betrayal.
A Withering Rebuke of APC’s Economic Mismanagement
The former minister spared no detail when describing the dire state of the Nigerian economy. “The poor can no longer feed their families,” he lamented, noting that under APC’s watch, inflation had devastated household incomes, while youth unemployment continued to skyrocket. He painted a picture of a collapsing economic structure, with Nigerians left to fend for themselves.
He further accused the government of using propaganda to mask failure. Malami’s critique focused on how public policies, instead of stimulating recovery, have deepened poverty. According to him, only a complete redirection through platforms like ADC can offer the structural reforms Nigeria urgently needs.
‘I Will Not Be Silent While Nigerians Suffer’ — Malami’s Moral Reawakening
In what appears to be a self-rebuke and a redemption plea, Malami declared that remaining in the APC would have made him complicit in the suffering of Nigerians. He claimed that “governance has been abandoned,” and statecraft had become subservient to political cronyism.
Malami’s departure from APC also marks a sharp U-turn for a man once seen as the legal protector of the regime. Critics may call it opportunistic, but Malami positioned it as a necessary awakening. He stated he could no longer justify remaining mute while political loyalty trumps national interest.
ADC: A New Dawn or Another Political Rebrand?
While some hail Malami’s defection to the African Democratic Congress as bold and strategic, others view it with skepticism. The ADC, though smaller in national reach, is attempting to brand itself as a coalition of integrity, justice, and renewal. Malami described the party as “the platform of inclusion and national recovery.”
His alignment with ADC signals a new chapter in the upcoming political realignments ahead of 2027. Political analysts argue that Malami’s defection could signal deeper cracks within APC and an increasing appetite for a third-force movement. However, only time will tell whether ADC can deliver on its lofty promises or become another recycled political tool.
Kebbi State Reacts with Cautious Optimism and Concern
Malami ended his public declaration with a direct appeal to the people of Kebbi State, reaffirming his loyalty to his roots. “To the people of Kebbi, I remain your son and servant,” he assured, positioning his political shift as a pathway to amplifying their voices on the national stage.
Local reactions in Kebbi have been mixed. Some grassroots supporters expressed admiration for Malami’s courage, while others questioned the timing of the move. With Kebbi being a key northern state, his defection could significantly influence the local political landscape and possibly sway the balance of power in future elections.
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