2027: NDC Supporters in Zamfara Vow to Protect Marafa’s Governorship Votes

Supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Zamfara State have vowed to protect votes cast for their governorship candidate, Senator Kabiru Garba Marafa, during the 2027 general elections.

The supporters, led by Muhammad Sagir, issued the warning in a statement released in Gusau on Monday, declaring their readiness to defend the integrity of the electoral process at polling units.

They warned individuals planning to manipulate the election results, insisting that they would remain at polling stations until the lawful votes were counted and their candidate declared the winner.

“We will remain at the polling units until our governorship candidate, Senator Kabiru Garba Marafa, is declared the winner with the highest number of lawful votes cast,” the group said.

The supporters also expressed confidence in their ability to prevent electoral malpractice, declaring that they had several ways to safeguard votes during the exercise.

“There is no way to rig the election. Rigging is a thing of the past. We have countless ways to protect our votes,” they stated.

The group said it would prefer an election conducted in a free, fair and credible atmosphere, with the outcome reflecting the genuine choice of Zamfara voters.

They also criticised previous leadership in the state, arguing that residents had experienced administrations that made promises but failed to deliver meaningful results.

According to the supporters, Zamfara needs competent and accountable leadership capable of addressing the state’s development challenges.

“The people of Zamfara have seen leadership that promises and fails. We will mobilise grassroots support and rally behind competent and accountable leaders like Senator Kabiru Garba Marafa for meaningful development in the state,” the statement added.