In a powerful show of political urgency and strategic alignment, prominent Kebbi-born businessman Umar Dangote Kamba and influential grassroots mobilizer Bello Bature paid a crucial visit to former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN, at his private office in Abuja, pleading with him to intervene and rescue Kebbi State ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The closed-door meeting, held in the heart of the capital, was more than a courtesy call—it was a mission rooted in deep concern for the future of their home state. Sources privy to the discussion revealed that both Dangote Kamba and Bello Bature came with one united message: “Kebbi is drifting, and only Malami can restore hope and direction.”
According to insider accounts, the duo expressed fears over the deteriorating quality of governance in Kebbi and the growing disconnect between the people and the current leadership. They appealed to Malami’s sense of duty, highlighting his national stature, administrative experience, and deep understanding of the state’s dynamics as key assets urgently needed in Kebbi’s recovery.
“They came in humility, but with firm conviction,” a source familiar with the meeting disclosed. “They told Malami clearly: this is not the time to sit on the fence. Kebbi is bleeding politically and economically, and the people are looking up to him.”
Umar Dangote Kamba, known for his quiet influence in political and business circles, and Bello Bature, widely respected for his mobilization strength across Kebbi’s rural communities, reportedly offered their full support should Malami accept the challenge to lead.
Bature, in an emotional appeal, was quoted as saying, “You have given to the nation—now give back to your people. Kebbi needs you, not as a politician, but as a savior. The state is collapsing, and you alone have the experience and the network to rescue it.”
Though Malami has remained silent on his 2027 political intentions, this high-profile visit has ignited fresh speculation about a potential return to the political stage. Supporters believe that if he throws his hat into the ring, the political map of Kebbi would shift dramatically in his favor.
As conversations about the future of Kebbi State gather momentum, the message from Abuja is now clear: Malami is being courted, not for ambition, but for salvation—and the clock is ticking toward 2027.
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