Former Attorney‑General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami condemned alleged attacks and acts of intimidation against members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) during the party’s presidential campaign flag‑off in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, on Thursday, 5 November. Malami, who is also the ADC’s governorship candidate for Kebbi, issued the condemnation through a statement released on Friday.
In the statement, issued by his Special Assistant on Media Mohammed Bello Doka, Malami praised the “massive turnout” and support shown for former Vice‑President Atiku Abubakar and the ADC leadership at the event. He said the large gathering demonstrated the people’s determination to pursue a better future for both the state and the country.
Malami highlighted the party’s commitment to building a Nigeria that is affordable and secure, naming rising fuel costs, insecurity and unemployment as urgent challenges. For Kebbi, he listed priorities that include agricultural transformation, quality education, accessible healthcare, youth empowerment, security, local‑government autonomy and accountable governance.
The former minister expressed concern over reports of attacks on the campaign convoy, the destruction of media equipment and alleged use of tear‑gas around areas occupied by the visiting delegation. He also condemned the demolition of the Malami Pressure Group headquarters on Sani Abacha Bypass, describing the circumstances as “troubling” and calling for an investigation, noting that any involvement of government institutions or security agencies would be unacceptable.
Emphasising constitutional rights, Malami urged the Kebbi State government, security agencies and political actors to respect freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly. He called on the state to prioritize protection of farmers, access to education, food affordability and employment for young people, and appealed to ADC supporters to remain peaceful, disciplined and law‑abiding in pursuit of democratic change.
<small>Source: Vanguard News — read the original story there.</small>
