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Malami Returns to Kebbi After 123 Days, Signals Political Showdown with APC

By Aliyu Usman, Birnin Kebbi

The Bureau News reports that former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Chika Malami, has returned to Kebbi State after 123 days in detention, receiving a rousing welcome from supporters in Birnin Kebbi.

His arrival on Friday sparked widespread excitement across the state capital, as crowds gathered along major routes to celebrate his return.

In a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Bello Muhammed Doka, Malami’s homecoming was described as the beginning of a renewed political movement aimed at challenging the All Progressives Congress (APC).

According to the statement, the former minister’s return represents not just a personal milestone but a broader struggle for political change in Kebbi State and Nigeria.

“This is not just a homecoming; it is a journey of courage, resilience, and determination in the face of what we consider unwarranted persecution,” the statement read.

Doka alleged that Malami endured prolonged detention across multiple security agencies, including the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Department of State Services (DSS), where he was granted bail on several occasions but rearrested.

He further claimed that Malami was subjected to repeated legal proceedings and denied certain fundamental rights during the period.

The statement added that the former Attorney General remains committed to pursuing his political ambitions and mobilising support across all levels.

Supporters who thronged the streets to welcome him were described as defying harsh weather conditions, reflecting what aides called his growing political influence and acceptance within the state.

The Bureau News understands that Malami’s return is expected to reshape the political landscape in Kebbi State ahead of future electoral contests, particularly within the ruling APC.

Source: https://thebureaunews.com/malami-returns-kebbi-123-days-detention/

Ole! Ole!! Ole!!!.

Political office thief.

A very corrupt man?

I thought Northerners have integrity

garykoeman:
Ole! Ole!! Ole!!!.

Political office thief.

easy comrade, malami is now obi and Obidients hero

Still 100% better than the drug lord fuul from iragbiji

100% organic! Unlike the president's visit to Bayelsa yesterday, there are no uniformed "supporters" dancing at the airport.

SadiqBabaSani:
A very corrupt man?

I thought Northerners have integrity

What crime has Malami been convicted of? Arraignment and interim forfeitures are no prove of guilt. The guilty with so much to hide are decamping to APC where their sins can be forgiven. Ifeanyi Okowa is Tinubu's Renewed Hope Ambassador in Delta while White Lion is now on Pilgrimage to Mecca. Bala Mohammed, whom APC told us is facing terrorism charges is also being courted to decamp to the APC.

BREAKING: Governor Bala Mohammed blasts President Tinubu over the tax reform laws and the arraignment of his commissioner of finance by the EFCC over an alleged $9.7 million terrorism financing charge

Bala said: I woke up to an accusation that I'm being accused of terrorism. My… pic.twitter.com/YquHJicgpQ

— ADC Vanguard (@ADCVanguard_) December 31, 2025

yarimo:
easy comrade, malami is now obi and Obidients hero

Ok, I get it.

Editorialtimes:
Malami Returns to Kebbi After 123 Days, Signals Political Showdown with APC

By Aliyu Usman, Birnin Kebbi

The Bureau News reports that former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Chika Malami, has returned to Kebbi State after 123 days in detention, receiving a rousing welcome from supporters in Birnin Kebbi.

His arrival on Friday sparked widespread excitement across the state capital, as crowds gathered along major routes to celebrate his return.

In a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Bello Muhammed Doka, Malami’s homecoming was described as the beginning of a renewed political movement aimed at challenging the All Progressives Congress (APC).

According to the statement, the former minister’s return represents not just a personal milestone but a broader struggle for political change in Kebbi State and Nigeria.

“This is not just a homecoming; it is a journey of courage, resilience, and determination in the face of what we consider unwarranted persecution,” the statement read.

Doka alleged that Malami endured prolonged detention across multiple security agencies, including the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Department of State Services (DSS), where he was granted bail on several occasions but rearrested.

He further claimed that Malami was subjected to repeated legal proceedings and denied certain fundamental rights during the period.

The statement added that the former Attorney General remains committed to pursuing his political ambitions and mobilising support across all levels.

Supporters who thronged the streets to welcome him were described as defying harsh weather conditions, reflecting what aides called his growing political influence and acceptance within the state.

The Bureau News understands that Malami’s return is expected to reshape the political landscape in Kebbi State ahead of future electoral contests, particularly within the ruling APC.

Source: https://thebureaunews.com/malami-returns-kebbi-123-days-detention/

Who be malami in Nigeria politics?☹️

....Malami for president 2027....

That is how we receive our celebrity criminals in Nigeria.

When the former efcc chairman was released from prison custody, that was how his people received him with joy.

Nigerians are wired to praise their oppressors.

Imagine some people still support useless criminals like Atiku, el rufai, balablu and obi.

Kdon2:
Who be malami in Nigeria politics?☹️

He is him!

Now that Malami is in the ADC along with Obi and Kwankwaso, is he now a saint?

This man shared USD like water during his reign as Minister, always on trips of highness of likely syrup or some stuffs🤷🏿.

Abi now, his sin has been forgiven as soon as he decide to support Obi

yarimo:
easy comrade, malami is now obi and Obidients hero

SadiqBabaSani:
A very corrupt man?

I thought Northerners had integrity

A whole minister of "JUSTICE" for that matter?
.. sounds almost like sarcasm when i think of what he's being accused of during the regime of one who was perceived as being just!

AMINDA:
He is him!

He is a nobody. Infact a failure if not for buhari he would have been all round failure☹️

Gringory Obi's friend is back from Kirikiri
Birds of the same feather flock together.

yarimo:
easy comrade, malami is now obi and Obidients hero

Just as Tinubu is your hero, a man defined by years of controversy, lingering questions about identity and credentials, and over two decades of dominating, siphoning and milking Lagos’ commonwealth, now replicating that influence nationwide.

SadiqBabaSani:
A very corrupt man?

I thought Northerners have integrity

Tinubu, Akpabio, Wike are bigger thieves you bigot.

Kdon2:
Who be malami in Nigeria politics?☹️

Bro, E shock me oooo.
No be buhari raise him, and this detention saga makes him more popular inclusion with the oppositions.
I stand to be corrected, I'm not from the north though........

UzorIyke:
Bro, E shock me oooo.
No be buhari raise him, and this detention saga makes him more popular inclusion with the oppositions.
I stand to be corrected, I'm not from the north though........

You are 💯 correct bro

Gerhards:
Still 100% better than the drug lord fuul from iragbiji

Chai, see delusional bitterness .

Ofunaofu:
Just as Tinubu is your hero, a man defined by years of controversy, lingering questions about identity and credentials, and over two decades of dominating, siphoning and milking Lagos’ commonwealth, now replicating that influence nationwide.

Personal bitterness established mainly on ethnic rhetorics has even made u start supporting late President Buhari, & his disciples Posthumously.

Burob:
Personal bitterness established mainly on ethnic rhetorics has even made u start supporting late President Buhari, & his disciples Posthumously.

the classic move, when you can’t defend the record, just diagnose ‘bitterness’ and throw in ethnicity for seasoning. Creative, but not convincing. It has become stale

Criticism isn’t tribal, it’s factual. And disagreeing with one leader especially a disaster and an ineffectual buffoon like Tinubu doesn’t automatically turn someone into a fan club member of another. Try engaging the points next time, it’s harder, but far more impressive

SadiqBabaSani:
A very corrupt man?

I thought Northerners have integrity

See who is talking about integrity when your principal and integrity are very far apart.

Una don dey fear! 🤯
Fear Fear!