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The Bureau News reports that the Special Adviser on Communication and Strategy to the Kebbi State Governor, Abdullahi Idris Zuru, has lambasted former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), over claims that Governor Nasir Idris allegedly hired political thugs from neighboring states.

Zuru dismissed the allegations as baseless and described Malami as a “confused new-breed politician” whose desperation to undermine Governor Idris and frustrate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027 had pushed him into political blackmail.

“It is common knowledge that some selfish politicians in Kebbi and across Nigeria are trying to adulterate our democracy with hooliganism. But Nigerians are more aware than ever and will continue to support leaders with credibility and proven track records,” Zuru stated.

Kebbi Governor’s Record Defended

Zuru highlighted Governor Idris’ journey from trade unionism into politics, recalling his tenure as President of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) and later as Deputy National President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC).

According to him, Governor Idris’ stewardship since 2023 has delivered unprecedented infrastructure, urban renewal projects, and economic empowerment programs, while also completing abandoned projects from previous administrations.

Stakeholders in Kebbi, he said, have recognized these achievements, which led to defections of opposition lawmakers into the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and a unanimous vote of confidence in both Tinubu and Idris ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Malami Accused of Smear Campaign

Zuru alleged that Malami, frustrated after losing grip on APC structures in Kebbi, defected to the Action Democratic Congress (ADC) and anointed himself its governorship candidate despite the party’s weak presence in the state.

He further accused Malami of bankrolling media propaganda, smear campaigns, and political hooliganism, adding that reports had surfaced of Malami allegedly hiring armed thugs from neighboring states to disrupt political activities in Kebbi.

During one such incident, Zuru claimed, Malami’s thugs accompanied him on a condolence visit to the Emir of Gwandu’s palace, where they intimidated residents and vandalized APC property.

APC Stakeholders Demand Malami’s Arrest

In reaction, APC stakeholders, including serving and former lawmakers, led by Senator Muhammad Adamu Aliero, held a press conference calling for Malami’s arrest and prosecution for what they described as baseless allegations capable of threatening peace and stability in Kebbi.

Zuru concluded by emphasizing that Malami’s “selfish and unpatriotic ambitions” cannot be compared with Governor Idris’ humility, generosity, and commitment to Kebbi’s development.

Source: https://thebureau.com.ng/zuru-slams-malami-over-hired-thugs-allegations-nigeria-news-today/

FTC.. why do alot of people forget empathy and become greedy when they get into a political position but once they get into political offices. they get become callous and inhumane but once they get out of political positions, They become normal

Turn by Turn 😂
If Mr Malami had ever imagined that the tables will ever turn. Karma is a bitch but God is forgiving.

When will EFCC commence the probing of this guy. Am not sure if Malami is a saint while serving as minister under Late President Buhari.

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you don chop today...
Politicians and ewa weyrey God dey

Editorialtimes:
Source: https://thebureau.com.ng/zuru-slams-malami-over-hired-thugs-allegations-nigeria-news-today/

Any official under Buhari and Jagaban must be a liar. Lieing must be on yoir Cv. Ability to lie like lie mohammmed. The other Albino ngeale could not withstand the lie and had to resign.

So malami don enter opposition like this!
Time remains undefeated

Some people go enter am once Jagaban enter second term. Mehn, its better they fight that battlebof their lives now.

Obi and Al-atiku won't really taste pepper, but all these Malami, aregbe and Elrufai, mehn e go hot for them.

Malami made a huge mistake with that attack stunt he played. Malami has lost his integrity as people will now see him as a joke

Editorialtimes:
Source: https://thebureau.com.ng/zuru-slams-malami-over-hired-thugs-allegations-nigeria-news-today/

He is benefiting from his good work as the attorney General. He had the chance to stop tinubu using the cashless policy but his greedy bench was on the fence waiting to see who wins election before they could give a verdict. Enjoy yourself malami and stop complaining.

ccollins:
FTC.. why do alot of people forget empathy and become greedy when they get into a political position but once they get into political offices. they get become callous and inhumane but once they get out of political positions, They become normal

They are normally inhumane, that's their true nature, they are just forming so they can deceive ppl to vote for them

What goes around, comes around! Ntor Malami! There is this saying that, " if you hit the ball so hard against the wall, that certainly the ball would bounce back at you."

MALAMI THOUGHT POWER WAS FOREVER. OTHERS SHOULD LEARN FROM MALAMI NOW BEFORE IT IS LATE FOR THEM TO START CRYING FOUL.

Jumbojax:
They are normally inhumane, that's their true nature, they are just forming so they can deceive ppl to vote for them

The problem starts when we choose to worship them the bad god energy comes to play. Real leaders are lowkey and converse with the public when the need arises. We don’t have that type of individuals in Nigeria today.