The lawmaker representing Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency, Rep. Donald Ojogo has said former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mallam Abubakar Malami lacked the moral standing to criticise the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu given actions when he was in office.
Ojogo said this in a statement on Tuesday while reacting to recent comments of Malami on the endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for second term by the All Progressives Congress, APC.
Malami had at a recent meeting of politicians from Northern Nigeria argued that the APC should have focused on governance, insecurity, and the economy instead of endorsing President Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.
However, Ojogo, in his statement said Malami’s record as AGF contradicted his current position on matters affecting the Nigerian people, especially on issues of security and governance.
Ojogo recalled Malami’s opposition to the formation of the Amotekun Corps, which he had once described as illegal during his time in office.
I served as Commissioner for Information under the late Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu’s administration when the Amotekun Corps was established to combat insecurity, Ojogo said.
He described Malami as a major obstacle to efforts aimed at tackling insecurity, particularly in the South-West region during that period.
As a direct witness, I saw Malami consistently frustrate Southern Governors’ attempts to address security concerns affecting our people, Ojogo stated.
He said Malami opposed every measure proposed by the Southern Governors Forum under Akeredolu’s leadership when insecurity was at its peak in the region.
Ojogo commended the boldness of Akeredolu and his peers, saying their courage helped reduce crimes like kidnapping and killings in the South-West.
He said Malami oversaw several moves to halt the creation of the Amotekun Corps during its formative stages, despite widespread support for the initiative.
Ojogo added that Malami’s disdain for the concept of state policing was clear and undermined efforts to tackle insecurity while he served as Nigeria’s chief law officer. (NAN)
