News Investigators/ The members of Kebbi State Caucus in the National Assembly have accused former minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami of undermining the peace, stability and progress of the state.
On Sept.10, Mr Malami petitioned the National Security Adviser, the Department of State Services and the Inspector General of Police over what he called a plot to destabilise Kebbi State.
He accused Kebbi State Governor, Mohammed Idris and his allies of masterminding the attacks, describing the development as “A direct threat to Nigeria’s sovereignty and internal stability.”
But the Senator representing Kebbi Central, Adamu Aliero told journalists in Abuja that Mr Malami ‘s petition was malicious and frivolous.
Mr Aliero reaffirmed the caucus’ support for Gov Idris on his tireless efforts to maintain law and order in the State.
“The attention of the Kebbi State APC National Assembly Caucus has been drawn to a petition authored by the former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami SAN, dated Sept.10, 2025.
“In which he alleged that His Excellency, Kebbi state Governor, Mohammed Idris (Kauran Gwandu), and other political actors of involvement in the Importation of political thugs, foreign mercenaries and clandestine arms deals in the state.
“We wish to categorically state that these allegations are false, unfounded and politically motivated.
“They represent a desperate attempt by Mr Malami, now leader of an imaginary opposition party in Kebbi, to undermine the peace, progress and stability that our people currently enjoy under the leadership of Mr Idris,” he said.
Mr Aliero explained that the Kebbi State Government, nor the APC family, had not been involved in clandestine activities or linked with terrorist groups.
According to him, Kebbi remains one of the most peaceful states in Nigeria today, owing to deliberate investments in security, collaboration with security agencies and the overwhelming support of our patriotic citizens.
Mr Aliero commended the state governor for demonstrating great capacity and performance in the security sector which is responsible for the peace that the state has enjoyed compared to other states.
Mr Aliero, who called on Nigerians to see Mr Malami’s petition for what it truly is, said it was a smear campaign intended to incite fear and distract from his dwindling political relevance.
The caucus further urged security agencies to disregard the petition, but to focus their efforts on genuine threats to national security and not be drawn into partisan theatrics.
On his part, the Senator representing Kebbi South, Garuba Maidoki who described APC as a peaceful party, said that the chairman of INEC actually has warned that political campaign has not started.
Mr Maidoki who described Malami’s outburst as a campaign style in order to provoke the people, challenged him to produce evidence of his allegations.
“He said he has evidence. We challenge him to produce it, that our party is importing weapons. We are not a dangerous people.
“We do not support any dangerous activity towards Nigeria. We do not support terrorism in whatever form and manner. And we are against it. We are going to fight it.”
Mr Maidoki lauded President Bola Tinubu’s efforts in the fight against insecurity, saying the President has done so well in the fight against banditry today.
According to him, before we came in office, in my own constituency, we have more than 100 villages that have been abandoned and evacuated.
“But to the glory of God today, all the residents of these villages have gone back. That is not to say we don’t have challenge, but the situation is far better now.
“We have experiencing progress and we are expecting more progress. We will not be associated with any banditry. We reject that call. And we ask anyone alleging that to produce evidence.”
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