Media Aide to Former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN)
The recent statement by Kebbi State Commissioner for Information and Culture, Yakubu Ahmed BK, titled “Abubakar Chika Malami: Dancing on Graves in Pursuit of Power,” is not just misleading—it’s a calculated attempt to silence the truth, shift public anger, and cover up the government’s embarrassing inaction in the face of one of the deadliest attacks in the state’s history.
Let the record be clear: Malami did not speak as a politician. He spoke as a statesman. I write not just as his media aide, but as the author of the now-viral condolence message that rattled Kebbi’s political corridors.
1. Malami Spoke When The Government Remained Silent
The attack in Tadurga claimed the lives of nearly 200 innocent Nigerians. This figure was not invented. It was reported by multiple credible media outlets including The Sun Nigeria, Daily Post, TV360 Nigeria, and Naija News, citing eyewitnesses and local sources.
By the time Malami released his statement on June 20, the Kebbi State Government had said nothing. Nothing. Not even a symbolic visit. No press release. No word from the governor. And certainly, no empathy.
If anyone was “dancing on graves,” it was a government more focused on saving face than saving lives.
2. It Took Malami’s Voice To Jolt The Government Into Action
Let the people note this well: Deputy Governor Umar Abubakar Tafida only visited the grieving communities after Malami’s message went viral. That visit came five days after the massacre.
Instead of thanking Malami for raising national awareness, the state government chose to attack his character, proving yet again that insecurity in Kebbi is not just about bandits—it’s about a government asleep at the wheel.
3. No Political Motive—Just Human Decency
Nowhere in Malami’s statement was Governor Nasir Idris mentioned. Nowhere was 2027 referenced. The message was simple: Condemn the killings. Mourn the dead. Demand action.
If that sounds like a political campaign to Kebbi’s ruling elite, perhaps that’s because truth and empathy are now seen as threats.
Civil groups like the Zuru Patriotic Forum had also called for action before Malami spoke. Are they too aspiring for office?
4. A Desperate Attack On Malami’s Legacy
The commissioner’s attempt to drag Malami’s legacy as Attorney General into a local tragedy is not just poor politics—it’s bad logic.
Malami was never the NSA or the Inspector-General of Police. He was a Minister of Justice who served Nigeria with distinction—fighting corruption, reforming institutions, and standing firm in the face of national crises.
To now blame him for Kebbi’s insecurity is like blaming a surgeon for a broken roof.
5. “Dancing On Graves”? The Real Insult To The Dead
To describe Malami’s heartfelt condolence as “dancing on graves” is not only insensitive—it is an insult to the grieving families.
The real political game here is the government's refusal to take responsibility and its obsession with silencing anyone who dares to speak the truth.
The people are not fools. They saw who spoke first. And they know who responded only after being publicly shamed into doing so.
Final Word
Malami spoke because someone had to. Because leadership means speaking for the voiceless, not hiding behind press statements.
The Kebbi State Government must realize that truth is not treason. Their energy would be better spent providing security, justice, and relief to victims—not launching media attacks on patriots.
The world is watching. And history will remember who stood with the people—and who tried to silence those who did.
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