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Sannisege:
2027 is Nigerians vs ADC. In 2014 people were resigning from the PDP and Joining the newly formed APC. In 2026, people are resigning from the newly-formed ADC and joining the APC. No hope for opposition.

A former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has said he has no regrets over his actions while in office, following his release from prison custody.

Malami, who is facing a 16-count charge of alleged money laundering alongside his wife, Bashir Asabe, and son, Abdulaziz, maintained that he intends to vigorously defend himself against the allegations.

They all pleaded not guilty to the charges filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

The former minister was rearrested on January 19 by operatives of the Department of State Services shortly after his initial release from Kuje Prison.



On January 21, he accused the DSS of denying him access to his family and legal team.

On February 27, a Federal High Court in Abuja granted bail to Malami and his son in the sum of N200 million each over alleged terrorism-related offences.

He has since fulfilled the bail conditions and regained his freedom.

Malami, in an interview with DCL Hausa published on Wednesday, said that despite what he went through, he sees the experience as “God’s will” and pledged to vigorously defend himself against the allegations.

“I have spent time in EFCC custody, Kuje Prison, and with the DSS. I believe it is all God’s will, and I accept it, but I will defend myself against the allegations,” he said.

Malami also alleged violations of his rights during the investigation, claiming that security agencies searched his homes and business premises without notifying him.

“They violated my rights by searching my houses and business premises without notifying me during the investigation.

“Constitutionally, I have the right to be present during a search to oversee the investigation of my property and to know exactly what is being looked for or taken.

Despite the ordeal, Malami said he remains resolute. “I have no regrets regarding what I did during my time as a minister,” he concluded

The Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has cautioned Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, representing Abia South, against misleading the Senate and the public with claims that he was expelled from the party.

The party insisted that the senator was never sacked but placed on suspension over alleged anti-party activities.

Addressing a press conference in Umuahia, APGA Chairman, Ambassador Sunday Onukwubiri, alongside the party’s 2023 deputy governorship candidate, Hon. Obinna Ichita, and the State Publicity Secretary, Chukwuemeka Nwokoro, challenged Abaribe to produce evidence supporting his claim of expulsion.

They urged the Senate President to declare Abaribe’s seat vacant should he fail to “honourably resign,” accusing him of betraying the party that provided him a platform.

“This is not a witch-hunt. We are acting in good conscience. Senator Abaribe betrayed the party and should relinquish the mandate,” the party leaders said.

APGA further alleged that the senator was lobbying party leaders in his Ward to procure a sack letter to validate his claims, describing the move as unethical.

The party maintained that there was no leadership crisis within its ranks to justify Abaribe’s defection, noting that all internal disputes had been resolved by the Supreme Court in early 2023.

Speaking, Hon. Ichita argued that the mandate belongs to the party and the electorate, not the office holder.

“You cannot assume an imperial status because you occupy an office. This is a democracy, not a monarchy,” he said.

Ichita disclosed that Abaribe voluntarily resigned from the party after his suspension, insisting due process was followed.

“He was invited to respond to allegations but failed to do so. He later resigned and is now attempting to mislead the public by claiming he was sacked,” Ichita stated.

He further advised the senator to vacate his seat to avoid what he described as “national embarrassment.”

APGA also revealed it had entered into a “strategic alliance” with another party ahead of the 2027 elections, promising to unveil details in due course.


On his part, APGA Publicity Secretary, Nwokoro, reiterated the party’s position, stressing that Abaribe had no legal basis to retain his seat after defecting.

“The law is clear. Having voluntarily left the party, he cannot continue to hold the mandate. He should vacate the office before he is disgraced,” Nwokoro said.


Chairman Onukwubiri also accused the senator of neglecting the party, claiming there was no functional APGA structure in his ward despite his position.

However, reacting to the allegations, Senator Abaribe maintained that his indefinite suspension effectively rendered him partyless, justifying his decision to seek another political platform.

“When you place someone on indefinite suspension for over six months, what does that mean? It simply means the person no longer belongs to the party,” he argued.

Abaribe who chairs the Senate Committee on Power, dismissed claims that he was seeking to fabricate a sack letter as “scandalous and insulting.”

” My name is Enyinnaya Abaribe. There are certain things you should know I cannot do”, he said.

He also refuted assertions that he lobbied for APGA’s ticket in 2023, claiming instead that party leaders approached him to join their fold.

Abaribe further downplayed APGA’s role in his electoral victory, attributing his success to personal popularity among constituents.

He cited precedents of lawmakers defecting without losing their seats, including a court ruling involving Senate President Godswill Akpabio, to justify his position.

“Is it because I did not defect to the APC? Others have defected without consequences. Why is my case different?” he queried.

jamafa:
Watin Tinubu do for unah why u hate for no reason. You can't hate thier son and expect them to like yours.

Parachoko:
Agberos, Thugs and Hoodlums might be more powerful in Anambra and Abia state, they are not as powerful as the State Government here in Lagos I'm living.

I don't know anything about Thugs operating a parallel Government here in Lagos I'm living, it Might be happening in Anambra and Abia though.

sreamsense:
is it today Iran started making mouth and dishing out propaganda? The more boastful Iranian make, the more destruction they brought to themselves. They can't do more than empty threat messages while Israel goes for real action of destroying Iran and reducing their leaders and infrastructure on daily basis. They only celebrate hacking and use it to bring more destruction to themselves as stubborn people

Parachoko:
So nah Tinubu export Thuggery, Hoodlums, and Agbero in Onitsha and Aba?

Parachoko:
It made the news when he filled the suit, why will anybody Deny it?

seunmsg:
Peter Obi and his hate filled obidient gang go think say na skit

anonimi:
Did Tinubu not agitate for Nigeria to break up in the past?

Igboho learned transactional politics from the doyen of politics for the sake of politics, rather than for the sake of governance.

McLizbae:
The SE politicians should have understood, that alignment with Tinubu is a promising pathway to future presidency.

kcbaba007:
This one is confused....

Better decide today and join labour party completely

benardtotti:
After kissing their arse they still won't give him ticket .

9jatriot:
I non even understand Wike's kind of politics. Is he in APC or PDP?
What is his endgame in all of these?