The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State is still reeling from the aftermath of Senator Kabiru Marafa’s resignation, according to the Senator Kabiru Marafa Consultative Forum. The forum’s secretary, Mannir Bature Tsafe, issued a statement on Tuesday criticizing the APC’s earlier claim that Marafa’s departure was “inconsequential.” Tsafe highlighted that the party recently staged a ceremony to welcome about 360 individuals who allegedly defected from Marafa’s camp to the ruling party. He argued that the very act of celebrating these defections contradicts the APC’s initial dismissal of Marafa’s influence and underscores the impact of his resignation on the party.
Tsafe further noted that the 360 defectors represent a relatively small fraction of Zamfara’s voting population. He insisted that the APC is still grappling with the vacuum created by Marafa’s exit and that its claims of “mass defections” are misleading. Rather than focusing on reconciliation and restructuring, the party is accused of recycling the same individuals under the guise of new defections.
The Senator Kabiru Marafa Consultative Forum emphasized that, although Marafa has moved on to pursue political ambitions outside the APC, his influence will continue to shape the state’s political landscape. This development highlights the ongoing power dynamics within the APC in Zamfara State and the challenges the party faces in maintaining its support base. As the APC strives to regain its footing in a state that holds significant weight in Nigerian politics, observers will closely watch how the departure of key figures like Senator Marafa affects its prospects in future elections. The unfolding situation in Zamfara underscores the complexities of Nigerian politics and the ever‑shifting allegiances that define the country’s political arena.
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