Federal lawmaker Donald Ojogo has strongly criticized former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, for his recent comments regarding the All Progressives Congress (APC) endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for a second term.

Malami, speaking at a meeting of the National Political Consultative Group (North) in Abuja, had accused the ruling party of prioritizing politics over pressing national issues. He specifically condemned the APC for endorsing President Tinubu for the 2027 elections while allegedly neglecting critical challenges such as insecurity, economic hardship, and rising poverty.

"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," Malami had stated.

In a swift response, Ojogo, who represents Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency of Ondo State, described Malami's remarks as "hypocritical and mischievous" in a strongly-worded statement.

"As a federal lawmaker, I speak not on behalf of the Presidency nor as a party spokesperson, but I cannot ignore Malami's audacious mischief, especially considering his controversial role during the Buhari administration," Ojogo declared.

The lawmaker further accused the former AGF of having a short memory regarding his own tenure. "Malami's comments are laughably hypocritical. If he assumes Nigerians have forgotten his actions as AGF, he underestimates our memory. His tenure was riddled with contradictions to the very principles he now pretends to defend," he added.

Ojogo, who previously served as Commissioner for Information and Orientation under the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu's administration in Ondo State, also accused Malami of having been a major obstacle to security efforts in the South-West region during his time in office.

According to the lawmaker, the spate of kidnappings and killings in the South-West would have worsened if not for the boldness of Akeredolu and other Southern governors who ignored Malami's objections to their security initiatives.

Ojogo also criticized Malami's opposition to state police and what he described as the former AGF's "jaundiced view of federalism."

The exchange highlights growing tensions within Nigerian political circles as the country begins to look toward the 2027 presidential elections, despite being only halfway through President Tinubu's first term.