Political tensions are rising in Kebbi State as the government of Governor Nasir Idris and former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, engage in a heated war of words over governance, insecurity and corruption following Malami’s entry into the 2027 governorship contest.
The political relationship between former Attorney-General of the Federation Abubakar Malami (SAN) and the incumbent Governor of Kebbi State, Nasir Idris, is currently characterised by intense hostility and conflict as both prepare for the 2027 gubernatorial election cycle.
As a result of the frosty relationship, the political atmosphere in Kebbi State is heating up ahead of the 2027 governorship election following a fierce exchange between Malami and the administration of Governor Idris.
What began as Malami’s declaration of interest in the governorship race under the African Democratic Congress has quickly escalated into a broader political confrontation, with both camps accusing each other of insecurity, economic failure, poor governance and political opportunism.
Malami had dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress for the African Democratic Congress in his bid to contest for the state’s number one job and has aimed scathing criticisms at the state government, especially on insecurity and corruption.
However, the Kebbi State Government, through Special Adviser Yahaya Sarki, Idris’ Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, slammed Malami, accusing him of misgovernance, distorting facts about security and poverty, and bringing political thugs into the state.
Also, in his reply to Malami, Governor Idris dismissed his entry into the race as no threat to his administration, stating that Malami’s political influence was minimal and that he had never won his own polling unit.
