ADC blasts FG, alleges judicial persecution to silence opposition

By Yusuf Gwandu

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kebbi State, led by its Chairman, Sufiyanu Bala, has accused the Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of allegedly persecuting former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, in a bid to force him to abandon his governorship ambition in Kebbi State.

In a statement issued on Sunday and jointly signed by the state Chairman, Sufiyanu Bala, and Alhaji Shehu Aliyu Sambawa, the party alleged that the Federal Government was using judicial processes to intimidate opposition figures at both the federal and state levels.

According to the statement, the alleged actions are aimed at instilling fear among opposition politicians and discouraging them from pursuing their political ambitions ahead of the 2027 general elections.

“By 12 noon in 2027, their party is gone. That is why they are intimidating strong opposition figures who appear poised to replace them, particularly Malami, who is being persecuted through the judiciary,” the statement read.

The party also alleged that the Kebbi State Government was interfering in an attempt to frustrate Malami’s governorship ambition through various forms of intimidation, insisting that nothing would prevent him from contesting in the 2027 election.

The ADC further claimed that the seizure of Malami’s assets was part of a coordinated effort by both the Federal and Kebbi State governments to intimidate the former minister.

Despite what it described as judicial and political persecution, the party said it remained undeterred and expressed confidence that the judiciary would overturn the recent judgment against Malami.