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AGF Malami Joins Kebbi State Governorship Race

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Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) has declared interest to join the Kebbi State gubernatorial race.

In an interview on Arise TV on Tuesday, Malami stated that he wants to succeed Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu.

Malami said: “If God in his mercies permits, and all goes well, I will as a politician contest the governorship of Kebbi state. I am seeking your support.”

He urged the people of Kebbi State of help him realise his governorship ambition.

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“I want to announce that I will contest indeed, and as such, I am counting on your prayers and support so that we can all work and survive the race together,” Malami added.

I have no history of betrayal, and I won’t betray you, people. I will work for you.”

Meanwhile, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abdullahi Adamu has issued a strong warning to Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi over their recent outbursts following the Abuja-Kaduna train attack.

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Naija News recalls El-Rufai and Amaechi in different statements after the attack seems to have engaged in blame trading on who is responsible for the security lapses that led to the attack on the Abuja-Kaduna train by bandit terrorists in which many lives were lost, some injured and others kidnapped.

On his part, El-Rufai had said the security forces knew the hideout of the terrorists and should have bombed them, going further to say the Governors might bring in foreign mercenaries to combat the terrorists if the federal government fails to take action.

Amaechi also said the failure of the federal government to approve and release funds for a security installation proposed by his Ministry counts for why the terrorists could operate freely.

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While the submissions are viewed as an indictment of the federal government led by President Muhammadu Buhari and both men are strong chieftains of the ruling party, the APC chairman cautioned them against cutting their own bellies with knives.