Dr. Umar Gwandu, a Spokesman for the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has explained why his principal decided to dump his governorship ambition. Gwandu said his boss shelved his dream of becoming the next governor of Kebbi State out of patriotism. He said in a statement on Saturday that Malami did not resign as AGF despite attending the valedictory ceremony hosted by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.). The aide argued that Malami has the right to shelve his governorship ambition, adding that it is a matter of personal conviction and individual rights which didn’t violate any law. He said right-thinking members of the society accord respect to individuals’ right to freedom of choice in matters relating to this.

Source: Punch May 14, 2022 21:55 UTC