Nigeria’s Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has declared interest in the Kebbi State governorship race.
Malami’s declaration was, captured in a video posted by Arise TV on, Tuesday.
“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,” Malami said.
Stressing, that he has a sterling record of being loyal, the Chief Law Officer of the nation, solicited the support of Kebbi residents to realize his governorship ambition.
“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,” he added.
“I have no history of betrayal, and I won’t betray you, people. I will work for you.”
The National Assembly passed a law banning all appointees of President Muhammadu Buhari from contesting any elective position.
NASS equally banned appointees from voting in the last All Progressives Congress, (APC) National Convention.
However, a High sitting in Abia State nullified the law , and stopped its implementation.
