Nigeria, May 14 -- Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 Kebbi State governorship election, triggering an early political confrontation with Governor Nasir Idris over insecurity, governance, and the state's economic direction.

Mr Malami, who is being prosecuted by federal authorities for alleged corruption, recently defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

He declared his governorship bid while sharply criticising the Idris administration, accusing it of worsening insecurity, deepening poverty, and mismanaging public resources.

In a statement dated May 10, Mr Malami said t...