Ex-Buhari minister Dumps APC, Joins ADC, Says ‘Nigeria Is Bleeding’ Under Tinubu
Ex-Buhari minister Dumps APC, Joins ADC, Says ‘Nigeria Is Bleeding’ Under Tinubu
Ex-Attorney General of the Federation and former Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, who served under President Muhammadu Buhari from 2015 to 2023, has officially dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Malami made his declaration at a political summit in Abuja where he sharply criticized the ruling APC, accusing it of failing Nigerians and focusing more on political self-preservation than governance. He expressed outrage that the APC held a national summit aimed at endorsing President Bola Tinubu for a second term in 2027, instead of addressing the nation’s worsening crises such as insecurity, poverty, and economic stagnation.
According to Malami, the Northern region, which largely depends on agriculture, has suffered immensely due to Tinubu’s policies. He cited the unplanned removal of fuel subsidy and border closures as actions that crippled agricultural trade and deepened poverty in Northern Nigeria. Malami declared that under Tinubu, “Nigeria is bleeding” and the people are becoming increasingly disillusioned.
He called on opposition parties to unite and rescue the nation, describing Tinubu’s government as out of touch with the suffering masses. He stated that real governance had been replaced by empty politicking, and that Nigeria needed a fresh start through a credible alternative political movement.
Malami made his remarks at a meeting of the National Political Consultative Group (North), attended by major political figures including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Chibuike Amaechi. In a communiqué issued after the meeting and signed by former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, the group called for a stronger opposition front to counter the growing centralization of power under the APC. The communiqué also emphasized the need to prioritize the interests of the North, enforce binding political agreements, and ensure leaders remain accountable to their people.
Malami’s defection to the ADC is seen as a major blow to the APC, especially among its CPC bloc members from the Buhari era. While APC loyalists have criticized Malami’s comments as hypocritical, many observers believe his exit is a sign of deeper unrest within the party.
With several high-profile political realignments already underway ahead of the 2027 general elections, Malami’s move could signal a shifting balance of power and a possible reconfiguration of Nigeria’s political landscape.
