TheCable24 May 2026
Malami secures ADC governorship ticket in Kebbi | TheCableElection2027 Governorship Elections →
RaceKebbi race →
StateKebbi →
Born~1983 (~43)
GenderMale
QualificationFIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE WEST AFRICAN SCHOOL CERTIFICATE BACHELOR DEGREEWhat do these qualifications mean?
Running MateHassan Abubakar
Abubakar Malami is a Nigerian politician who is a African Democratic Congress (ADC) nominee for the 2027 Governorship Elections in Kebbi.
Career
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Biography
Abubakar Malami is a Nigerian lawyer and politician known for his legal career before entering public office.
He served as Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation from 2015 to 2023, overseeing key judicial and legal affairs during that period.
Party Positions
Policy positions from African Democratic Congress (ADC)'s manifesto.
Healthcare
ADC commits to establishing specialist health facilities using military and university teaching hospitals with corporate partnerships for primary and affordable healthcare, focusing on rural areas and preventive care.
Anti-corruption
ADC pledges to enforce existing laws, modify them to deter corruption, and introduce legislation to support due process while ensuring severe penalties for electoral fraud like rigging or vote buying.
Enterprise grant support
ADC plans to support youth empowerment programs, including skills development, job creation, and promotion of talents in arts, sports, and culture through government initiatives.
Governance & Reform
ADC will make electoral malpractices such as rigging, vote buying, and monetary inducements illegal with severe penalties.
Security & Defense
ADC will promote legislation enabling local governments and states to create their own police forces for enhanced community safety.
Infrastructure
ADC will develop road and rail transportation infrastructures, linking towns with federal routes and ensuring cooperation between Federal, State, and Local Government for improved connectivity.
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Sources
Bio: Knowledge Graph (rewritten) ↗
Date of Birth, Gender, Qualifications: INEC ↗