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BIODATA OF HON. PRINCE CHINEDU NSOFOR (KPAKPANDO NDIGBO) FRONT-LINE PDP SENATORIAL ASPIRANT FOR ANAMBRA SOUTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT
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BIODATA OF HON. PRINCE CHINEDU NSOFOR (KPAKPANDO NDIGBO) FRONT-LINE PDP SENATORIAL ASPIRANT FOR ANAMBRA SOUTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT
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Sex: Male
Date of Birth: 24th March, 1990
Marital Status: Married
State of Origin: Anambra State
L.G.A: Ekwusigo
Nationality: Nigerian
Religion: Christianity
PERSONALITY
A visionary leader with a servant-hearted disposition, deeply rooted in the conviction that genuine leadership is first an act of service. From an early stage in life, he embraced the responsibility of contributing meaningfully to society, especially in the development and empowerment of Nigerian youths and students. This passion has consistently shaped his personal and professional journey, guiding his engagement with various institutions and communities across Nigeria.
He possesses a unique blend of humility and initiative, always striving to understand institutional dynamics and tailor innovative solutions to complex challenges. His leadership style is people-centered, inclusive, and adaptive—anchored on strong moral values, emotional intelligence, and a strategic mindset. Whether in grassroots mobilization, policy advocacy, organizational management, or capacity-building, he approaches each responsibility with dedication and foresight.
Politically, he embodies the traits of a transformational servant-leader—someone who understands the pulse of the people and remains committed to participatory governance, equity, and sustainable development. He envisions a system where leadership is not a privilege but a platform for impact, transparency, and national progress. With a deep awareness of Nigeria’s socio-political realities, he advocates for youth involvement in politics, institutional reforms, and inclusive policies that address the needs of the underserved. His track record reflects a consistent pursuit of excellence, community engagement, and nation-building, making him a dependable force for constructive change in any organizational, civic, or political structure.
INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED.
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Obomosho, Oyo State 2015-2016
Dunamis School of Ministry (January 2016 – June 2016)
University Of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State 2008-2012
Maryrays Secondary School, Fegge Onitsha, Anambra State 2002-2008
Maryrays Primary School, Fegge Onitsha, Anambra State 1996-2002
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
PhD (Social Work in view)
M.sc (Social Work)
B.sc. (Social Work) Second- Class Upper Division
Project Management Training Programme at Abuja Graduate School
Advanced Leadership Training Programme
Strategic Leadership Training
Basic Certificate of Discipleship and Leadership Training Course
Basic Leadership Course
Basic Certificate in Computer Operation AfriHUB Centre UNN.
Senior Secondary School Certificate
Junior Secondary School Certificate
First School Leaving Certificate
PUBLIC SERVICE/ WORK EXPERIENCE
MD/CEO Work While in School Group (Comprising Work While in School Media Ltd, Work While in School Ventures Ltd, Work while in School Construction Company ltd, Work While in School Foundation and other subsidiaries)
Nigeria’s Country Director RapidHeal International (Global headquarters in Malaysia) 14th August 2024 till date
Nigeria’s Programmes Director Asia Pacific Sports International (24th March 2023 till date)
Programmes Director Nigeria Association of Economists (4th April 2022 till Date)
National Coordinator G INITIATIVE (30th March 2022 till date)
Member Management Committee of Global Coalition for Sustainable Environment (17th March till date)
Member Imo State Government’s Committee on Science and Technology Road Map 2020-2030 (December 2020-January 2022).
Special Assistant (Special Duties/Special Projects) to Chief Dr. E.C Iwuanyanwu CFR,OFR,MFR,FNICE,FNIST,FNSE,KSC -AHAEJIAGAMBA NDIGBO (Chairman Ohanaeze Ndigbo Council of Elders) (1st August-24th March 2022)
Board Secretary Iwuanyanwu National Ambulance Foundation 2019-24th March 2022)
National Co-ordinator Iwuanyanwu National Ambulance Foundation (1st August-24th March 2022)
Co-ordinator Iwuanyanwu Foundation (1st August 2017-24th March 2022)
Founder Work While in School Venture Ltd; a company that is currently in partnership with the Federal Government of Nigeria via the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) for the implementation of Work While in School Programmes in all Colleges of Education in Nigeria.
Coordinator IMOFINTECH Programme for five thousand Imo youths organized by the Imo State Government in partnership with Iwuanyanwu Foundation on October-December 2019
Programme Coordinator of Safety training for Ambulance Drivers in South East Nigeria during COVID19 2021
Coordinator Central Bank of Nigeria-South East Entrepreneurship Development Centre’s Programme; Owerri Study centre. 2018
Programme Coordinator of the Median edition of Inter secondary school debate competition for all secondary schools in Abuja 2018, organized by Federal Road Safety Corps in partnership with Iwuanyanwu National Ambulance Foundation.
Coordinator 2017 Accident free Ember Month Programme of Federal Road Safety Corp (Owerri Safety Command) and Iwuanyanwu National Ambulance Foundation
Programme Coordinator of Imo State and Ebonyi State Free Automobile training Programme organized by Innoson Kiara Academy in partnership with Iwuanyanwu Foundation and Imo and Ebonyi State Governments respectively 2021
Programme Coordinator Free Physiotherapy Treatment Intervention Programme for Arthritis, Neck Pain, Back Pain, Waist Pain Patients in Ikeduru LGA, Imo State on 3rd and 4th Dec. 2021
Programmes Manager El-Bethel Global Business School (14th December 2015-30th September 2017).
Programme Co-coordinator of Chartered Institute of Personnel Management Programme Abuja Study Centre (April 2015-December 14th 2015).
Programme Co-ordinator of 20 days NAPSAS/National Power Training Institute training Abuja May 2015
Programme Co-coordinator National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN)/SURE-P TVET) training for Graduate Engineers held in Lagos (February-March) 2015.
Business Development Executive at Abuja Graduate School-AGS (September 2014-December 14th 2015)
South Eastern Nigeria Advocate/AMAC-FCT Administrative Secretary of Citizens Club of Nigeria ( March 2014-September 2014)
Admin/ Transport Officer at The Presidency SURE-P National Secretariat Abuja (NYSC March 2013-March 2014)
Networks Manager University of Nigeria Book of Fame Project – Who is who in UNN (2011 – till date).
Programme Coordinator of the 2nd Edition of 7 days Work While in School Conference in UNN for about 3000 students organized by Work While in School Foundation, in partnership with Institute of African Studies UNN.
Project Cordinator of Global Impact Show organized by Great Minds International and powered by the Faculty of Social Sciences UNN. 2012
As a student /Igwe of the Faculty of Social Sciences UNN, he organized the Faculty of Social Sciences New Yam Festival in 2010 an event that witnessed the presence of the Senior Special Assistant to the Present FGN on Special Duties/Project who doubled as Secretary Presidential Task Force on Power among other national dignitaries that were present in 2010.
Coordinator of the 1st Work while in School Conference in UNN (2011) for all third year students (over 4,000 students) organized by Work While in School Foundation in collaboration with the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Development Research UNN the programme. The Programme went down on records as the biggest student entrepreneurship conference in the history of UNN, thus Chinedu Nsofor became the first student in the history of UNN to sign an MOU with the University to implement this Initiative and other projects Nationwide.
Coordinator of the 7days African Education and ICT conference by WORKWIS Foundation and Institute of African Studies, UNN (March 2010) the conference attracted the renewal of the N5million Annual scholarship grant of Dr. Sam Onyishi Foundation, including a fifty million naira donation to the University. During the Conference, over 5,000 UNN students across seven selected Faculties were trained in various skills 2011
National Secretary, Odumegwu Ojukwu G24 Forum 2012 till date
National Coordinator/ Board Secretary, Igbo Heroes Foundation 2011 till date
Founder, Work While in School Foundation ( WORKWIS ) Foundation
Member, Centre for Entrepreneurship and Development Research UNN/WORKWIS Foundation Joint committee on Work While in School Projects.2011-2012
Chairman Otu Subakwa Igbo UNN chapter; an association with Prof Pita Ejiofor (former Vice Chancellor of UNIZIK as National President) 2011-2012.
Member, Institute of African studies UNN committee on conferences and seminars 2011-2012
Marketing Manager, SOCIOSCOPE LIVE MAGAZINE (official magazine of the Faculty of Social Sciences UNN, office of the Dean) 2011-2012.
Igwe, Faculty of Social Sciences, UNN 2010-2012
Secretary Youth and Dreams Leadership Forum UNN chapter 2008-2012
President, Press Club Mayrays Secondary School, Fegge Onistha 2007-2008
Labour Prefect, Maryrays Secondary School.,Fegge Onitsha 2007-2008
SKILLS:
My skills include networking and stakeholder engagement, human capacity building, project management, event management, proposal and grant writing, social work and community development, youth mobilization and advocacy, ICT and digital proficiency, entrepreneurial and business development skills, public speaking and communication, financial literacy and management, strategic leadership, political strategy and policy development, legislative and governance knowledge, conflict resolution and mediation, campaign and electoral management, advocacy and public policy engagement, as well as servant leadership and ethical governance.
SPEECHES:
Delivered Inaugural Speech of the 1st University of Nigeria Work While in School Programme held on 5th December, 2011.
Delivered a Module on Entrepreneurship Development during SURE-P GIS training in Enugu State 31stDecember, 2014
Delivered Modules on Entrepreneurship Development in Graduate Internship Scheme of the Federal Ministry of Finance on 7th September 2016 at Bayelsa State.
Delivered a speech on the theme; Work While in School in Entrepreneurship Programme of School of Arts, Alvan Ikoku College of Education Owerri on 17th May 2016.
Delivered a speech on Restructuring; a panacea to peaceful coexistence in Nigeria on Saturday 14th August 2021
BOOKS WRITTEN:
Unaegbu, J., Chukwu, S. & Nsofor, C. (2017). Amazing Grace (A Biography of Chief Dr. Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu, CFR, AhaejiagambaNdigbo).
Nsofor C., Unaegbu, J. (2016). Work While in School (the Students with Innovation Guide book)
Nsofor C. (2015) Abuja Graduate School- Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) Operations Manual
Nsofor C. (2015) Abuja Graduate School-Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIBN) Operations Manual
Nsofor C. (2015) Operations Manual for coordinating training Programme in Abuja Graduate School
AWARDS/ RECOGNITIONS
Leadership Excellence Award (Rotract Club UNN) 2012
Premier Alumini Award by the Department of Social Work University of Nigeria Nsukka.
Spotlight Medalist on Entrepreneurship (Big Brothers Award) 2011.
Meritorious Service Award (National Association of Social Work Students, UNN) 2012.
Most Acknowledged Personality of the year (History and Archeology Students Association, UNN) 2012.
Most Political Student of UNN (Nigerian Engineering Students Association, UNN) 2012
Most Popular Student Award (National Association of Social Work Students, UNN) 2012.
UNN Raiser of the year Award (Golden Heart Foundation Lagos and Trailblazers UNN) 2011.
His Profile is published in the University of Nigeria Book Of Fame as an outstanding Personality of UNN for his contribution in the development and empowerment of students of UNN (UNN Book of Fame: WHO is WHO in UNN edited by Prof. Alex Animalu, Prof. Sam Onuigbo and Jeff Unaegbu.) 2012.
INNOVATIONS:
WORK WHILE IN SCHOOL INNOVATION
The current educational system in Nigeria stands as a stark deviation from the true essence of what education ought to be. At its core, education is meant to awaken and empower both the hands and the mind nurturing creativity, problem-solving abilities, and the innovative spirit necessary for both personal development and societal transformation.
Unfortunately, the creative dimension of education has been critically eroded within our system today. Graduates are often products of rote learning, trained merely to regurgitate information for the sake of passing examinations. As a result, many leave school mentally underutilized, fit only for routine administrative tasks and incapable of independent thought or innovation. They function more as tools for executing directives than as thinkers or change-makers.
This reality reflects a lingering shadow of the colonial legacy, whose agenda was to produce clerks, secretaries, accountants, and administrative officers individuals conditioned to serve without question, follow without innovation, and replicate without understanding. Education has sadly become a test of memory rather than a test of intelligence, and our institutions continue to produce individuals who have mastered the art of “copy and paste” rather than the skills of critical thinking, innovation, and meaningful engagement with real-world problems.
In light of this, the Work While in School initiative emerges as a bold and visionary response one designed to challenge this flawed status quo. It is not just a program, but a movement aimed at reawakening the minds of students, cultivating creativity, and reigniting purpose in education to the glory of God.
This initiative introduces a well-structured curriculum focused on invention, innovation, and idea generation. It seeks to align practical skill acquisition with each student’s field of study, ensuring that learning is both relevant and empowering. Furthermore, it instills timeless values and godly virtues, shaping students into principled leaders and value-driven individuals true agents of transformation for every age and generation.
HOBBIES
Listening to gospel music, deep worship and prayers, reading inspirational books and the Holy bible, logical reasoning, brainstorming, political discuss, youth empowerment/mobilization.
REFEREES.
Chief Dr. Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu (CFR, OFR, MFR, FNSE, FNICE, FNIST, KSC)
Former Chairman Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission and former Chairman Federal Emergency Management Board
08034209040
Chief Dr Chukwuemeka Ezeife (PhD Harvard, CON)
Former Governor of Anambra State and former Chairman National Commission for Colleges of Education
08033110763
Prof. Osita Ogbu (OON,PhD Howard)
Former Chief Economic Adviser to the President of Nigeria/Former Minister for National Planning
0803 700 2500
MY CAPABILITY STATEMENT
I am a Professional Social Worker and Seasoned Technocrat, armed with a First Degree, Master’s Degree, and currently pursuing a PhD in Social Work. Over the past 12 years, I have dedicated my career to understanding and addressing the root causes of unemployment in Nigeria, and by the special grace of God, I have designed, developed, and executed sustainable job creation and wealth empowerment models that have impacted individuals, communities, and institutions across the country.
My extensive fieldwork and innovative thinking have directly empowered over 50,000 Nigerian youths with actionable skills for self-reliance and wealth generation. Through flagship initiatives such as the Work While in School Programmes in tertiary institutions nationwide, and collaborative empowerment campaigns under the Iwuanyanwu Foundation in partnership with various state governments, I have consistently championed youth productivity and inclusive economic growth.
A notable example of my impact is the successful coordination of the Imo FINTECH Programme, which trained and equipped 5,000 Imo youths to participate in the digital financial services sector. Many of the beneficiaries have become successful mobile money agents, contributing to the decentralization of the financial sector and drastically reducing unemployment in the region.
I am divinely endowed with wisdom and strategic foresight, possessing what many have called a Midas touch—the ability to transform systemic challenges into tangible opportunities and sustainable prosperity. My strengths lie in my versatility and innovative mindset, sharpened through professional training and mentorship in Social Work, Business Development, Project Management, and Organizational Leadership.
My track record spans across prestigious organizations and government initiatives, including the Nigeria Association of Economists, Global Coalition for Sustainable Environment, G Initiative, Iwuanyanwu Foundation, South East Entrepreneurship Development Centre/CBN Imo Study Centre, Imo State Science and Technology Roadmap Committee (2020–2030), Work While in School Foundation, Abuja Graduate School, El-Bethel Global Business School, and the Federal Government’s Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P), among others.
Politically, I represent the embodiment of transformational leadership and servant governance. I believe leadership is a sacred trust—a platform for national renewal and social inclusion. My work reflects a grassroots-to-policy approach, combining field-based experience with strategic advocacy to influence state and national policy directions, especially on youth empowerment, education, employment, and digital innovation.
As I continue to serve, I remain committed to mobilizing youth-driven political participation, bridging the gap between citizens and government, and driving sustainable development through policies that create jobs, build human capital, and ignite the entrepreneurial spirit of our nation.
SIGNED
CHINEDU NSOFOR BSc. MSc.
A Professional Social Worker, a Seasoned Technocrat and a Disruptive Change Agent
Front-line PDP Senatorial Aspirant for Anambra South Senatorial District
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LG Polls: Speaker Obasa charges Lagos West APC candidates to intensify campaigns, assures of the Assembly’s support
…As Lagos Railway Corporation and Ibile Energy Corporation bills scale second reading
Ahead of the local government elections holding Saturday, July 12, across the state, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa met with candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC), from the Lagos State West Senatorial District at the assembly complex on Tuesday, charging them to knock on all doors and campaign vigorously until the very last day to ensure victory at the polls.
As a show of support, Speaker Obasa contributed generously to the candidates’ campaign purses and assured them of the Assembly’s unstinting support before and after the elections.
At the meeting, which was attended by all the APC chairmen, vice-chairmen, and councillorship candidates, Speaker Obasa urged the candidates not to rest on the party’s laurels but to maintain momentum and outreach efforts until the very last day of campaigning. “Engage with everyone in the community, regardless of their ethnic background or religion,” he implored, while harping on the necessity for candidates to actively supervise those assigned to manage their campaigns.
The Speaker also admonished the candidates to adopt a mindset centred on service to the people when they assume office, adding, “Your focus should be on serving your constituents with integrity and commitment, and you must have respect for democratic institutions and practices.”
Further, he proudly noted that Lagos remains unique among states in the country, as it grants local government chairmen a four-year tenure per term, allowing for more sustained governance and grassroots development.
The meeting concluded with a palpable sense of urgency and resolve among the APC candidates, as they prepare to take their campaigns to the grassroots, embodying the spirit of service and dedication imparted by Speaker Obasa.
Meanwhile, the Lagos State Railway Corporation bill and the IBILE Energy Corporation Bill have scaled the second reading.
According to the Majority Leader, Hon. Noheem Babatunde Adams, who spoke during plenary later on Tuesday, the proposed ‘bill for a Law to establish the Lagos State Railway Corporation to improve Railway Transportation in Lagos State and for connected purposes’, seeks to provide efficient and reliable transportation services, and establish a Governing Board tasked with overseeing the corporation’s operations.
Hon. Adams, the member representing Eti Osa Constituency 1, said, “With South Africa leading in Africa with a 20,926 km railway network and Nigeria currently at 3,798 km, Lagos, as Africa’s second-largest city economy after Cairo, must take the lead in innovative rail transport solutions.” He added that the bill will set up a standard railway corporation comparable to any across the globe.
Similarly, the House also read for the second time, ‘A bill for a Law to establish the IBILE Energy Corporation’, which Hon. Sobur Oluwa, chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Mineral Resources, described as a transformative one for the state’s energy landscape.
“If passed into Law, the corporation will attract innovation, investment, and reshape the energy sector of the State,” he said.
In his remarks, Speaker Obasa commended the essence of the bills and noted that when eventually passed into law, they will mark a significant advancement in the assembly’s efforts to modernize infrastructure and strengthen the state’s economy. He, thereafter, committed the two bills to the committees on Transportation and Energy and Mineral Resources with a mandate to submit their reports at the earliest possible time.
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ADC vs Tinubu: Tensions Boil Over Alleged Moves to Crush Opposition Ahead of 2027
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Tensions Rise as ADC Accuses Tinubu of Targeting Northern Opposition Ahead of 2027
Barely two years to the 2027 presidential election, political tensions are mounting as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) accuses President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of orchestrating moves to destabilise opposition figures in the North East and North West.
In a statement released Monday by ADC National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi, the party alleged that the Tinubu administration is attempting to weaken the newly formed opposition coalition by targeting its northern leaders through intimidation and covert meetings.
“We have credible intelligence that former ADC state chairmen and senior executives in the North East and North West are being invited to closed-door meetings with high-ranking federal officials—not for peace or security, but to coerce and manipulate them against the coalition,” Abdullahi stated.
He described the alleged efforts as a deliberate plot to undermine the party’s interim leadership and derail what he called the ADC’s rising momentum as “the new face of the opposition in Nigeria.”
Abdullahi warned that these actions pose a direct threat to Nigeria’s multiparty democracy.
“This is how one-party states are born—through intimidation, sabotage, and political manipulation,” he added.
“Rather than address its dwindling credibility among Nigerians, the APC is reverting to an old playbook: destabilise the opposition.”
Internal Crisis Hits ADC
Meanwhile, three members of the ADC have filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking the removal of the party’s interim leadership led by Senator David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola as secretary.
Despite the internal turbulence, the ADC was formally adopted as the official platform of a new opposition coalition during a high-level meeting in Abuja on July 1. The gathering included key political figures such as Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar, Nasir El-Rufai, and Rotimi Amaechi.
The coalition emerged amid ongoing leadership crises in the Labour Party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP)—signaling a major shift in Nigeria’s opposition landscape ahead of 2027.
APC Responds with Dismissal
In response, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed the allegations, attacking the credibility of the ADC and its spokesperson.
APC National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru, questioned the legitimacy of the ADC’s current leadership and insisted that the party must secure recognition from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) before making public statements.
“We do not recognise Bolaji Abdullahi as a spokesperson for any political party,” Basiru said.
“Until the ADC regularises its leadership with INEC, it lacks the standing to accuse anyone.”
Similarly, APC Director of Publicity, Bala Ibrahim, dismissed Abdullahi as untrustworthy, referencing previous comments allegedly made by him about the difficulties of being truthful as a political spokesperson.
“This is a man who once admitted publicly that being a party spokesperson required lying. Now, he wants Nigerians to take him seriously?” Ibrahim said.
“The APC has no reason to fear the ADC, which has been in chaos since its unveiling.”
Calls for Democratic Safeguards
Despite the political mudslinging, the ADC doubled down on its claims, urging President Tinubu to rein in any appointees engaged in actions that threaten the country’s democratic foundations.
“The President must show Nigerians that he is committed to democracy. If the previous government had silenced opposition as is being attempted now, the APC would never have come to power in 2015,” Abdullahi stated.
He reaffirmed that the ADC’s coalition movement is “an idea whose time has come” and vowed that the opposition would resist any attempt to turn Nigeria into a one-party state.
“We will not allow a handful of desperate men to hijack this country. This party belongs to every Nigerian who is tired of lies, hardship, and political manipulation.”
As the 2027 elections draw nearer, all eyes remain on how both the ruling party and the emerging coalition will navigate rising tensions—and whether Nigeria’s democracy can withstand the pressures of political rivalry.
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Malami Cannot Wash Off His Legacy of Impunity with ADC Defection — Citizens Alliance
A civic watchdog group, the Citizens Alliance for Rule of Law and Justice (CARoLJ), has condemned former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), over his recent criticism of the Bola Tinubu administration, describing his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as an act of “political desperation dressed in borrowed morality”.
In a statement issued in Kaduna on Sunday and signed by the group’s president, Aminu Jallo, CARoLJ said Malami’s remarks accusing the current government of neglecting security and plunging Nigerians into poverty are not only ironic but deeply insulting to the intelligence of Nigerians who lived through “his era of constitutional vandalism and legal impunity”.
“Abubakar Malami presided over one of the darkest periods in Nigeria’s legal history. To hear him now speak of justice, equity, and national renewal is to witness a man attempting to whitewash a legacy drenched in disobedience of court orders, protection of corrupt political elites, and flagrant misuse of the instruments of state power,” Jallo said.
Malami, who served as Minister of Justice from 2015 to 2023, formally announced his defection to the ADC on Wednesday, stating that the party offers a coalition to “rescue Nigeria from collapse”. He decried insecurity and economic hardship, particularly in northern Nigeria, and accused the APC-led government of prioritising propaganda over governance.
But CARoLJ said Malami’s sudden concern for national suffering was “both cynical and dishonest,” pointing to a long record of policy failures, compromised prosecutions, and judicial sabotage while he was in office. The group questioned Malami’s moral standing to speak about national decline, given what it described as his direct role in dismantling the very institutions Nigerians now struggle to rebuild.
“Under Malami, the Federal Ministry of Justice became a political safe haven for the corrupt and a weapon against the vulnerable. He consistently ignored valid court rulings, frustrated landmark anti-corruption trials, and presided over a justice system that increasingly served the powerful at the expense of the people,” Jallo said.
The group cited the controversial 2017 reinstatement of Abdulrasheed Maina, the former chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team, as one of several cases where Malami allegedly enabled impunity. Despite being on trial for massive pension fraud, Maina was smuggled back into the civil service, reportedly with Malami’s knowledge and backing.
“Malami owes Nigerians an explanation for how a fugitive facing corruption charges was not only reinstated but promoted. That scandal alone should permanently disqualify him from any public office,” Jallo said.
CARoLJ also condemned the role Malami played in the 2022 presidential pardon granted to two convicted ex-governors — Joshua Dariye of Plateau State and Jolly Nyame of Taraba State — who were both jailed for stealing public funds. The controversial pardon was processed through Malami’s ministry and widely condemned by civil society groups.
“While honest Nigerians were imprisoned for petty theft, Malami helped secure clemency for men convicted of looting billions. He cannot now pretend to be a champion of the poor,” Jallo stated.
Beyond high-level corruption, the group alleged that Malami allowed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to become a political tool, selectively targeting opponents of the government while shielding allies and loyalists.
Under his supervision, the commission was, according to CARoLJ, “reduced to a shadow of itself — compromised, erratic, and often weaponised for vendettas”.
The group pointed to the irony of Malami’s selective justice, noting that while his ministry turned a blind eye to dubious transactions involving his allies and family, it aggressively pursued whistleblowers and activists.
“It was during Malami’s tenure that the EFCC lost its moral compass. Investigations were stalled, evidence disappeared, and known associates of the former minister were immune from scrutiny,” Jallo said.
“Malami failed to act on reports indicting senior government figures — and yet, he never hesitated to file charges against voices critical of his actions. He made a mockery of justice.”
CARoLJ further criticised the asset recovery regime under Malami’s watch, describing it as a “spectacle without substance” and alleging that billions in recovered funds were either mismanaged or mysteriously unaccounted for.
“The so-called asset recovery framework championed by Malami was a farce. Nigerians were shown figures but never the trail. There was no transparency. The process became an avenue for self-enrichment and patronage. His office operated more like a political vault than a justice ministry,” Jallo alleged.
According to the group, public suspicion around Malami’s stewardship of recovered assets only deepened when reports surfaced suggesting a sudden accumulation of unexplained wealth among his close associates — including members of his immediate family.
The group described as “morally offensive” the public displays of opulence by members of Malami’s family while the country grappled with deepening poverty.
“It is not lost on Nigerians that during Malami’s time in office, his children lived lavishly, displaying wealth that bore no proportion to any legitimate income. From luxury cars to extravagant weddings, the evidence was not just visible — it was flaunted,” Jallo said.
“One of Malami’s sons reportedly owns a multi-billion-naira event centre in Kebbi. At the height of public anger over poverty and inflation, the family flew in private jets for wedding ceremonies and flaunted exotic vehicles in Abuja. These are not just optics — they are symbols of unchecked abuse of office and unexplained wealth.
“One cannot preach reform while living off the ruins of abuse. Malami’s household became a symbol of reckless entitlement. His defection to ADC is not about rescuing Nigeria — it is about rescuing his ambitions.”
CARoLJ also recalled that several major corruption cases were either inexplicably withdrawn or bungled under Malami’s leadership, including the high-profile case involving former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, and the controversial handling of oil contracts involving foreign interests, which led to legal defeats and settlements that cost Nigeria billions.
“Several landmark corruption cases collapsed under Malami’s watch — not for lack of evidence, but because of compromised prosecution and political interference. It was under Malami’s supervision that the government suffered repeated legal setbacks abroad, including in the P&ID arbitration case. His poor legal strategy and politicisation of sensitive files cost this country dearly,” Jallo said.
The group described Malami’s defection to the ADC as “a soft launch of his long-suspected ambition to contest the 2027 governorship election in Kebbi State,” and warned voters not to fall for what it called his “reinvention strategy”.
“Abubakar Malami’s defection to the ADC is not a patriotic move — it’s a calculated rebranding effort by a man desperate to escape the shadow of his own legacy. Nigerians must not be deceived. You cannot preside over years of constitutional sabotage, ignore court orders, protect looters, and then suddenly claim to be the face of national rescue. Malami is not joining the ADC to save Nigeria — he’s joining to save himself,” Jallo said.
Reacting directly to Malami’s call for Nigerians to “reclaim the nation” through the ADC, CARoLJ dismissed it as hypocritical.
“The Nigeria Malami claims to be rescuing is the same Nigeria he helped bleed for nearly a decade. He now talks about banditry and hardship in the North — but was silent when communities were razed in Zamfara, Kebbi, and Borno under Buhari, while he remained fixated on political consolidation,” Jallo noted.
“To the people of Kebbi: Malami heard your cries during years of banditry and silence was his only response. He cannot now claim to be your liberator.
“Nigerians must resist the ongoing attempt by disgraced political actors to hide behind new parties and forgotten slogans. True reform begins with accountability — not defection.”
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