Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami has come under fire from Nigerians for distributing over 50 exotic cars to ruling All Progressives Congress members ahead of the party’s governorship primary in Kebbi State., Dailynigerian reports.
Malami had last Thursday declared interest in the Kebbi State governorship race.
On Saturday, the Chief Law Officer of the country gave out over 14 Mercedes Benz GLK, 8 Toyota Prado and other exotic vehicles to party executives and delegates.
However, the distribution has triggered negative reactions, with many wondering where Malami got billions of naira to purchase the vehicles.
One of the beneficiaries who spoke to our correspondent said the minister made the gesture in preparation for his formal declaration to contest for Kebbi governor in 2023.
Our correspondent gathered that the minister gave 14 Mercedes-Benz GLK to 14 social media influencers (or warriors) who are defending and promoting his gubernatorial ambition.
The minister’s close associates also benefited from the car galore, with four of them smiling home with Lexus LX 570 each.
Other beneficiaries who got eight Prado SUVs and four Toyota Hilux are executives of Mr Malami’s foundations and support groups; the Khadimiyya Foundation, the Khadi Malami Foundation, Malami Drum-Beats, Malami Women Support Organisation as well as Aisha Malami Center for Women Development, promoted by his wife.
However, the distribution has triggered negative reactions, with many wondering where Malami got billions of naira to purchase the vehicles.
“In a sane country all these political jobbers ought to be in money laundering suspect list. APC government have manifested their looting prowess in this coming elections,” a Facebook user, Uchenna Thomas wrote.
Gabriel Otenu said, “Who is fooling who, a political appointee sharing this type of cars to buying votes, and efcc is watching them only for them to go after poor children who re doing yaho to assist themselves, because their parents can’t afford the expenses private school.”
Christopher Nwachukwu also said, “How much was Malami’s salary and allowances as Attorney General of the Federation for 7years? How can he honestly afford to buy these luxury cars if he is not corrupt? And his Nephew is the Boss at EFCC. Nigeria is really a fantastically corrupt Nation.”
Another Facebook user, Afolabi Tola wrote, “You will not know the level of corruption under Buhari who sees himself as Mr integrity until he leaves the office.”
Jacob Letura said, “Nigeria my country so this man has embezzle our country wealth for long for over seven years.
Tell me how much is this man salary which enable him to donate this kinds of exotic cars? …. Oh God why our leaders is making thing so hard for us in this country. He is doing this to buy the mind of electorate. “No Wonder he said delete laws from the newly electoral act, a lawyer that doesn’t know law instead of amendment you said delete….how many of this appointee dat resigned from office before aspiring for elective position….all these criminals that form Buhari cabals.”
Aliyu Akanza also wrote, “His fighting corruption with Mr president, when he became Minister what was he doing now in 7rs his distributing SLK and Toyota and ur fighting corruption. No problem continue.”
Anthony Nwaigbo added, “Where did he get all this money he is lavishing? The fight against corruption should start from the high places of power. Is there any hope for this country? When are we going to move from the politics of money to the politics of the people?”