By Baba Lawan
September 2, 2025
When “progressives” descend into jungle politics, democracy itself is under attack.
The disgraceful assault on Abubakar Malami (SAN) by APC members in Kebbi is not just an attack on a man but on democracy, civility, and the dignity of Kebbi people. The APC must act—or stand guilty by silence.
When Progressives Turn Regressive
The APC loves to parade itself as a party of progressives. But what progress is there in mob violence? What progress is there in silencing an opponent with fists and insults?
For eight years, Abubakar Malami served as Nigeria’s chief law officer. He has been praised by some, criticized by others. But democracy guarantees him the right to political expression. To unleash violence against him is hypocrisy of the worst kind.
“Violence is not patriotism. Violence is cowardice masquerading as politics.”
A Festival of Barbarism
This incident should be called what it is: barbarism.
Undemocratic, because it denies citizens their voice.
Barbaric, because it replaces dialogue with mob chants.
Uncivilized, because it drags Nigeria back into jungle politics.
In an age where nations compete with ideas and innovation, APC members in Kebbi are still competing with stones, threats, and intimidation.
“This is not politics. This is jungle behavior.”
Kebbi People Deserve Better
Kebbi is not a jungle. Its people are renowned for dignity, respect, and hard work. To stain that heritage with political thuggery is a betrayal of Kebbi’s true identity.
Politics should be about policies — about jobs, education, healthcare, and infrastructure. Not about who can shout the loudest or throw the hardest punch.
APC Must Act — or Stand Guilty
The APC cannot bury this shame. Party leaders at both the state and national levels must act. Culprits must be identified, disciplined, and punished to the fullest extent of the law.
“A party that cannot control its members has no moral authority to govern a nation.”
If APC fails to act, it will have declared itself complicit in barbarism.
The Bigger Picture
Nigeria’s democracy is too fragile to be held hostage by thugs in party uniforms. We cannot afford a culture where disagreement is settled with fists instead of debates, with mobs instead of ballots.
Malami is not beyond criticism. His record invites scrutiny. But criticism must remain civil, lawful, and democratic.
Conclusion: Jungle Politics Has No Future
The attack on Malami is not just Kebbi’s disgrace — it is Nigeria’s shame. It tells the world that, while other nations build with dialogue and innovation, we remain stuck in the primitive politics of intimidation.
“History will not forgive the silence of patriots in moments like this.”
The APC must choose today: will it be remembered as a party of democracy — or as a party of thuggery?
For the sake of Kebbi, and for the sake of Nigeria’s fragile democracy, the answer must be immediate, firm, and decisive.
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