Malami Dumps APC For ADC, Blames FG For Governance Failure \u2022 Channels Television
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A former Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has resigned from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and is now a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).<\/strong><\/p>\n Malami announced his defection in a statement titled \u201cTo the Good People of Kebbi and Fellow Nigerians\u201d shared on Wednesday via his official social media handle.<\/p>\n He said his decision followed \u201cwide consultations and deep personal reflection,\u201d stressing that it was not driven by personal ambition or grievance, but by \u201ca deep love for our nation and concern for the hardship our people are facing daily.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cNigeria is bleeding. Insecurity has taken over our homes, especially in the North. Banditry, kidnappings, and terrorism have become part of our lives, while the government prioritises politics over the safety of its citizens,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n Malami also cited the country\u2019s worsening economic conditions as a reason for his departure.<\/p>\n \u201cPrices of basic food items have tripled. The poor can no longer feed their families. Jobs are disappearing. Young people are hopeless,\u201d he lamented.<\/p>\n He further accused the Federal Government of abandoning good governance, alleging that \u201cmerit has been replaced with political patronage in critical appointments.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cGovernance has been abandoned. Appointments, projects, and policies are now guided by political loyalty, not national interest. I cannot remain part of a system that watches in silence as Nigerians suffer and die,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n READ ALSO:<\/strong> Coalition Members Enemies Of Nigeria, Will Take Country Backwards \u2013 ADC\u2019s Kachikwu<\/p>\n On why he chose the ADC, Malami said the party represents \u201cjustice, inclusion, competence, and national renewal\u201d.<\/p>\n He expressed optimism that, with the support of Nigerians, the party could help chart a new course for the country.<\/p>\n \u201cI believe that through this coalition, and with the support of Nigerians, we can create a better future for our beloved nation,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n He also assured the people of Kebbi State of his continued commitment to their welfare and political advancement, noting that his move to the ADC would help amplify their voices and better protect their interests.<\/p>\n Following the recent defection of three PDP senators\u2014led by Adamu Aliero\u2014to the APC, Malami is now considered one of the leading opposition figures in Kebbi State.<\/p>\n Earlier on Wednesday, members of a newly formed opposition coalition met at the Yar\u2019Adua Centre in Abuja, where they formally adopted the ADC as their operational platform for the 2027 general elections.<\/p>\n The coalition introduced former Senate President David Mark as interim national chairman and former Osun State governor Rauf Aregbesola as interim secretary, following the resignation of Ralph Nwosu.<\/p>\n Present at the meeting were key political figures, including Atiku Abubakar (PDP), Peter Obi (Labour Party), former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai, ex-Rivers governor Rotimi Amaechi, Dele Momodu, Senator Ireti Kingibe, and others from the PDP, SDP, and LP.<\/p>\n The coalition aims to present a united front against the ruling APC in the forthcoming 2027 elections.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n