The African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Kebbi State has accused the Federal Government, led by President Bola Tinubu, of allegedly targeting former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, in an attempt to dissuade him from pursuing his governorship ambition in the state.
The allegation was contained in a statement released on Sunday and co-signed by the Kebbi State Chairman of the party, Sufiyanu Bala, and Alhaji Shehu Aliyu Sambawa.
The ADC contended that the federal government is employing judicial measures to intimidate opposition figures at both the federal and state levels.
The party asserted that these alleged actions are designed to instil fear among opposition politicians and deter 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.
Additionally, the party claimed that the Kebbi State Government is participating in efforts to undermine Malami’s governorship ambition through various intimidation tactics, insisting that nothing will hinder his candidacy in the 2027 election.
The ADC also alleged that the confiscation of Malami’s assets is part of a coordinated strategy 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 expressed its determination and confidence that the judiciary would reverse the recent ruling against Malami.