Kebbi govt, Malami trade blame over demolition of property
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Reported by Animashaun Salman
Wed, 4 Nov 2026, 13:37
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While the state government described the demolition as the outcome of a private land ownership dispute, Malami accused political opponents of destroying his property in an attempt to provoke him and his supporters. The Kebbi State Government and the African Democratic Congress governorship candidate, Abubakar Malami, have traded accusations over the demolition of a property along Sani Abacha Bypass in Birnin Kebbi, with both sides offering conflicting accounts of the incident.
Context & Background
✦“The state government had neither authorised nor participated in the exercise, which arose from a private land ownership dispute between individuals,” he said.
Key Figures & Named Entities
Monday:The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Yakubu Ahmed-BK, stated the government’s position on Monday while addressing journalists on the controversy.Tuesday:In a statement on Tuesday, the ADC Director of Strategic Media, Research and Policy Analysis, Abubakar Abdullahi, said Malami was shocked by what he described as an act of lawlessness.2027:According to the statement, Malami viewed the incident as an attempt to intimidate the opposition and create tension ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Outlook & Next Steps
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Key Takeaways
Verified Extract
✦While the state government described the demolition as the outcome of a private land ownership dispute, Malami accused political opponents of destroying his property in an attempt to provoke him and his supporters.
✦The Kebbi State Government and the African Democratic Congress governorship candidate, Abubakar Malami, have traded accusations over the demolition of a property along Sani Abacha Bypass in Birnin Kebbi, with both sides offering conflicting accounts of the incident.
✦“The state government had neither authorised nor participated in the exercise, which arose from a private land ownership dispute between individuals,” he said.
Key Facts:Monday: The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Yakubu Ahmed-BK, stated the government’s position on Monday while addressing journalists on the controversy.Tuesday: In a statement on Tuesday, the ADC Director of Strategic Media, Research and Policy Analysis, Abubakar Abdullahi, said Malami was shocked by what he described as an act of lawlessness.2027: According to the statement, Malami viewed the incident as an attempt to intimidate the opposition and create tension ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Editorial Excerpt
The Kebbi State Government and ADC governorship candidate, Abubakar Malami, have traded accusations over the demolition of a property in Birnin Kebbi.
Frequently Asked Questions About This Story
What is the latest development regarding African Democratic Congress?
While the state government described the demolition as the outcome of a private land ownership dispute, Malami accused political opponents of destroying his property in an attempt to provoke him and his supporters.
Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?
The Kebbi State Government and the African Democratic Congress governorship candidate, Abubakar Malami, have traded accusations over the demolition of a property along Sani Abacha Bypass in Birnin Kebbi, with both sides offering conflicting accounts of the incident.
What timeline or key figures were confirmed?
The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Yakubu Ahmed-BK, stated the government’s position on Monday while addressing journalists on the controversy.
