The member representing Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency in Ondo State, Hon. Donald Ojogo, has sharply criticized former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, for his recent condemnation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over its endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for a second term.
Malami had, during a meeting of the National Political Consultative Group (North) in Abuja, accused the APC of ignoring the country’s economic and security challenges in favour of early political endorsements.
The meeting was attended by key political figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-presidential candidate Peter Obi, and former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi.
According to Malami, “Just a few days ago, the ruling party held its national summit and, instead of tackling pressing issues like insecurity, economic hardship, and rising poverty, it chose to focus on politics by endorsing President Tinubu for re-election, even though the election is still two years away.”
Responding in a statement issued Monday in Abuja, Ojogo dismissed Malami’s remarks as both hypocritical and misleading.
“I do not speak for the Presidency or the APC, but I cannot remain silent in the face of Malami’s audacious mischief,” Ojogo stated.
“His tenure as Attorney General was marred by decisions that contradict the very principles he now claims to uphold.”
Ojogo further accused Malami of undermining regional security initiatives during the administration of late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu in Ondo State, where he served as Commissioner for Information and Orientation.
“He actively opposed efforts by Southern governors to address insecurity, including the establishment of the Amotekun Corps,” he said.
“Malami used his office to block regional security innovations at a time when the South-West was grappling with serious threats.”
Ojogo emphasized that it was the courage of Governor Akeredolu and other Southern leaders that ensured the survival of Amotekun despite federal opposition.
He also criticized Malami’s resistance to state policing and described his views on federalism as regressive.
“He became an obstacle to much-needed reforms in Nigeria’s security structure when the country most required forward-thinking leadership,” Ojogo noted.
Concluding, Ojogo questioned the sincerity of Malami’s recent political posture, calling it “a desperate attempt to rewrite a tainted legacy.”