The North Central All Progressives Congress (NC APC) Forum has criticized former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, over his comments questioning the credibility of the Congress for Progressives Change (CPC) bloc led by former Nasarawa state governor, Tanko Al-Makura.
Malami had argued that Al-Makura’s group lacked the authority to speak for CPC legacy members, insisting that only the faction aligned with former President Muhammadu Buhari — to which Malami belongs — could determine whether or not to engage with the emerging opposition coalition spearheaded by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai.
In a swift response on Saturday, the NC APC Forum, through a statement signed by its Chairman, Saleh Zazzaga, rejected Malami’s assertions and accused him of lacking the credibility to represent the CPC bloc or comment on critical national issues.Abubakar Malami is in no position to represent the CPC bloc. His tenure as Justice Minister was marked by controversial decisions that weakened public confidence in the government institutions.
“Nigerians are still grappling with the aftermath of the impunities that occurred under his watch,” the Forum said.”The Forum further accused Malami of undermining the anti-corruption war during the Buhari administration, alleging that he interfered with anti-graft fights and appointments, citing a particular high profile appointment leading to compromise of high-profile cases.Additionally, the Forum suspected Malami as part of those responsible for the controversial Naira redesign policy and the resultant cash crunch and widespread hardship that gripped the nation in the lead-up to the 2023 general elections.
The Forum also aleged Malami of covertly working against Tinubu during the 2023 election and aligning with those seeking to undermine the current administration.
“He and others from the former President’s camp did not support Tinubu then, and now they’re upset because they have no role in the present government.
