Senator Kabiru Marafa resigns from APC citing injustice, insecurity, and neglect of Zamfara State, alongside his political structure
Senator Kabiru Marafa resigns from APC, marking a major political shift in Zamfara State. The former Tinubu/Shettima 2023 Presidential Campaign Coordinator confirmed his decision via text message on Sunday after meeting with his political structure last week.
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In a communiqué, Marafa’s group unanimously resolved to dump the ruling party, accusing it of injustice, neglect, and failure to address the worsening insecurity in Zamfara.
They pointed to alarming statistics ranking the state highest in kidnapping cases nationwide.
The group alleged that the Federal Government politicised security during the recent Kaura Namoda bye-election, deploying security forces to ensure the APC’s victory instead of protecting citizens.
“The entire structure with all its supporters hereby formally resigns from the All Progressives Congress in protest against the sustained injustice, mistrust, marginalisation, and deliberate neglect of Zamfara State and its people,” the communiqué stated.
Marafa’s loyalists also criticised the lopsided distribution of political appointments, stressing that while other North-West states secured multiple ministerial slots, Zamfara received only one. They added that federal interventions for communities ravaged by banditry remained inadequate.
The communiqué, signed by Comrade Bashir Muhammad Mafara (Chairman) and Dr. Mannir Bature Tsafe (Secretary), affirmed that the group will soon announce its next political direction in line with the aspirations of the Zamfara people.
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The resignation underscores growing discontent within APC ranks and adds a new dimension to the political calculations ahead of future elections.
Quadri Olaitan is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, public affairs, and human-interest stories.
