By Divine Sam
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has petitioned the Kebbi State Commissioner of Police over the demolition of a property reportedly used by his political support group in Birnin Kebbi.
Malami, who is the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Kebbi State, is seeking legal redress over the incident, which he attributed to alleged actions by political opponents.
The property, located at a commercial layout along Sani Abacha Road, reportedly housed the Malami Pressure Group, a political support organisation.
In a statement, the ADC Director of Strategic Media, Research and Policy Analysis, Abubakar Bello Abdullahi, said Malami was shocked by what he described as an act of lawlessness.
Abdullahi alleged that the demolition was intended to provoke Malami and his supporters into taking actions that could threaten peace and security in the state.
He disclosed that Malami had instructed his lawyers to establish ownership of the property, pursue legal action and seek compensation for the destruction.
The ADC also appealed to its members and supporters to remain calm and refrain from taking the law into their hands, assuring them that the matter would be addressed through appropriate legal channels.
However, the Kebbi State Government denied any involvement in the demolition, describing allegations linking the administration to the incident as false.
The governor’s media aide, Yahaya Sarki, said the claims were being circulated by opposition elements to create misunderstanding between Governor Nasir Idris and Malami.
He urged residents, particularly politicians, to disregard reports suggesting that the state government ordered the demolition.
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