Former AGF Malami slams Al-Makura, allies for betraying Buhari, says they lack authority to speak for CPC bloc
Former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has launched a scathing attack on former Nasarawa State Governor, Tanko Almakura, accusing him of lacking the moral authority to speak for the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) bloc within the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Malami’s remarks, delivered in a fiery statement on Friday, also targeted former ministers Adamu Adamu, Aminu Masari, and Farouk Adamu, whom he accused of betraying former President Muhammadu Buhari to curry political favor.
Malami alleged that the quartet’s recent actions, including public criticism of Buhari, amounted to throwing the former president “under the bus” in a desperate bid to maintain political relevance. He argued that such disloyalty has stripped them of any legitimacy to represent the CPC faction, a key component of the APC’s founding coalition.
“Their recent press conference was nothing but a parade of personal opinions, not the position of the CPC bloc,” Malami declared. “You cannot undermine President Buhari, the very embodiment of the CPC, and then claim to speak for us when it suits your agenda.”
Their recent press conference was nothing but a parade of personal opinions, not the position of the CPC bloc
The former AGF’s remarks come amid growing tensions within the APC, as factions jostle for influence ahead of the 2027 elections. Almakura and his allies had recently held a press conference, purportedly on behalf of the CPC bloc, addressing the party’s direction and leadership.
Malami dismissed their statements as self-serving, insisting that the CPC’s legacy remains tied to Buhari’s principles and leadership.
Political analysts suggest Malami’s outburst reflects deeper fault lines within the APC, with loyalists of Buhari seeking to protect his legacy while others distance themselves to align with emerging power blocs. Neither Almakura nor his allies have responded to Malami’s allegations as of press time.
The CPC, one of the legacy parties that merged to form the APC in 2013, remains a significant faction within the ruling party, and its internal dynamics could shape the APC’s future trajectory. Malami’s remarks underscore the ongoing struggle for control and influence within this critical bloc.
