Rep. Donald Ojogo (APC, Ondo) has criticised former Attorney General, Mallam Abubakar Malami, for his recent remarks on the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s endorsement of President Bola Tinubu.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Ojogo recalled that Malami had argued the APC should prioritise governance, security, and economic challenges rather than endorsing President Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Ojogo, who represents the Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency, stated that Malami lacked the moral authority to criticise the party, considering his track record as Attorney General.
He contended that Malami’s actions during his tenure as Attorney General and Minister of Justice were inconsistent with his current stance on issues affecting Nigerians, particularly in relation to security and governance.
Ojogo cited Malami’s opposition to the establishment of the Amotekun Corps, which the former AGF once declared “illegal” while in office.
“I served as Commissioner for Information under the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu’s administration when the Amotekun Corps was created to tackle rising insecurity,” Ojogo stated.
He described Malami as a significant hindrance to efforts aimed at curbing insecurity, especially in the South-West during that period.
“As a direct witness, I saw Malami repeatedly obstruct initiatives by Southern Governors to address critical security challenges confronting our people,” he said.
Ojogo alleged that Malami consistently opposed every security measure proposed by the Southern Governors’ Forum under Akeredolu’s leadership at the height of regional insecurity.
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He praised Akeredolu and his colleagues for their bravery, asserting that their determination led to a notable reduction in incidents such as kidnapping and killings in the South-West.
Ojogo further accused Malami of overseeing several attempts to stall the establishment of the Amotekun Corps, despite widespread public support for the initiative.
He concluded that Malami’s aversion to state policing was evident and significantly undermined efforts to combat insecurity during his time as Nigeria’s chief law officer.