Abuja, Nigeria – July 2, 2025
In a bold and dramatic political shift, former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has officially dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and declared allegiance to the rising opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
In a personal but explosive statement released earlier today, Malami said his defection was driven by "love for country and deep concern for the worsening condition of Nigerians," describing Nigeria as a nation “bleeding under the weight of insecurity, economic collapse, and political recklessness.”
Malami’s defection is not just a symbolic exit; it signals a deeper realignment of powerful political interests in Northern Nigeria and marks a high-profile endorsement of the new opposition coalition forming under the ADC umbrella — a coalition believed to be orchestrated in part by Malami himself and other disgruntled stakeholders from within the ruling party.
He did not mince words when addressing the dire economic situation in the country:
“Our economy is in shambles. Prices of basic food items have tripled. The poor can no longer feed their families. Jobs are disappearing. Young people are hopeless. Instead of focusing on real solutions, the government is consumed by propaganda and political distractions.”
In a clear swipe at the Tinubu administration, Malami accused the current government of abandoning governance in favor of political patronage:
“Appointments, projects, and policies are now guided by political loyalty and not national interest. I cannot remain part of a system that watches in silence as Nigerians suffer and die.”
His defection to the ADC comes amid growing speculation of a broader national political coalition aimed at unseating the APC in 2027. Analysts say Malami’s strategic move may be the tip of a political iceberg, signaling the readiness of former insiders to challenge the ruling establishment from outside.
The ADC has recently become the rallying platform for many disillusioned technocrats, youth activists, and former party loyalists, branding itself as a “third force” and “the coalition to rescue Nigeria.”
“This is why I am joining the ADC — a platform built on the values of justice, inclusion, competence, and national renewal,” Malami stated, adding that this move was made not out of ambition but conviction.
To the people of Kebbi State, Malami offered assurance:
“I remain your son and servant. I will never abandon you. This move is to amplify your voice, protect your interests, and restore hope to our future.”
Political watchers believe Malami’s exit could spark a domino effect in Kebbi and other Northern states, where rising discontent over economic hardship and insecurity is boiling into political revolt. His defection may also be the beginning of a larger political war between the ruling APC and its former foot soldiers now regrouping under a new banner.
As the 2027 elections inch closer, Malami’s dramatic return to active political reengineering through the ADC may prove to be a major headache for the Tinubu administration and a defining moment in Nigeria’s political future.
The battle line, it seems, has been drawn.