Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation (AGF) and minister of justice, has declared his intention to contest in the 2023 governorship election of Kebbi State.
Mlami had lost the governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress in 2014 to Atiku Bagudu who went on to become governor.
While speaking with his supporters yesterday, Malami assured that that he will never betray them as such is not common with him.
“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,” THISDAY quoted him as saying.
“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.
“I have no history of betrayal and I won’t betray you people. I will work for you.”
Malami had served as the National Legal Adviser of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), Chairman, Legal Team, CPC Presidential Campaign Organisation and Chairman Legal Team, CPC Presidential Campaign Organization.
The SAN obtained a degree in law from the Usmanu Danfodiyo University in 1991 and also a Master Degree in Public Administration from the University of Maiduguri in 1994.
He was called to Bar in 1992.
