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By Akinwande Soji-Ojo
Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has said he has not made any declaration to contest for an elective office in 2023.
The minister stated this in a statement issued by his spokeperson, Umar Gwandu, on Tuesday.
Malami was reacting to some media reports that he has declared his interest in running for the Kebbi State governorship seat in 2023.
According to Malami the clarification became necessary in view of “a false and fabricated publication in some section of the media.”
“The declaration to contest for a political position was never a hidden affair or clandestine operation that could be reported as a scoop by a section of the media.
“The report was triggered out of curiosity and eagerness by followers and loyalists.
“At the appropriate time they will hear from the horse’s mouth in the full glare of the media, stakeholders, like-minds, party faithful and teeming supporters,” the statement read in part.