Gift Of Exotic Cars To Loyalists: Malami’s aide says they were donations by friends

Story from Saleh INUWA, Kano

An aide of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), Umar Gwandu, has said that friends of his principal were the ones that donated exotic vehicles of assorted brands to loyalists in Kebbi State.

His reaction came in response to the uproar that greeted the gesture, which coincided with Malami’s declaration for the governorship seat of Kebbi State on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

In a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday, Gwandu said the ministers friends also supported his governorship ambition with N135 million.

Recall that there were reports and pictures on the social media  indicating that the AGF donated sports utility vehicles of assorted brands to the All Progressives Congress politicians in Kebbi State.

Gwandu said the friends of his principal gave the vehicles to long-term workers in the Khadimiyya Foundation.

Malami is reported to be one of the stakeholders of the Non-Governmental Organisation known as the Khadimiyya Foundation for Social Justice and Development Initiative which is based in Kebbi.

In his statement, Gwandu said, It is abundantly clear that the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN has teaming supporters from home and beyond.

This has been demonstrated not only by the calls from far and near for him to vie for Kebbi gubernatorial seat in the forthcoming election but also by donations from friends, associates and supporters.

The recent donation of N135 million has opened doors for donations and supports of many items including vehicles by well-wishers.

The story attributing vehicle distribution to Malami was mischievous and misconstrued information. It was friends and associates of Malami who donated and distributed vehicles to long term workers in the Khadimiyya Foundation.