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Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has expressed sadness over the death of former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Muhammadu Lawal Uwais, describing him as a towering figure in the Nigerian judiciary and a man of integrity.
Justice Uwais, who died at the age of 88, served as Chief Justice of Nigeria from 1995 to 2006 and was widely regarded as one of the most influential judicial officers in the country’s history.
Malami noted that Uwais’ leadership on the bench was marked by bold reforms, a firm commitment to justice, and a strong defence of the rule of law.
He also recalled the late jurist’s post-retirement role as Chairman of the Presidential Electoral Reform Committee, which laid the foundation for ongoing electoral reform discussions in Nigeria.
Malami prayed for the forgiveness of Uwais’ shortcomings and for strength and comfort for his family, the judiciary, and Nigerians during this difficult time.
In other news, Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), is under intense pressure to dump the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Kebbi State.
Daily Post gathered that a delegation of PDP stakeholders visited Malami at his residence on Tuesday, urging him to consider joining their party as part of ongoing efforts to reposition the PDP in the state.
The pressure on Malami follows the defection of three prominent PDP senators: Senator Muhammad Adamu Aliero (Kebbi Central), Senator Yahaya Abdullahi (Kebbi North), and Senator Garba Musa Maidoki (Kebbi South), who switched allegiance to the APC.
Their defection was formally announced at the National Assembly in Abuja on Tuesday.
The defections have heightened internal tensions within the APC, particularly within the camp of Governor Nasir Idris, who is reportedly unsettled by Malami’s growing political activity.
