Marafa’s Exit from APC Will Cost Tinubu One Million Votes – Support Group

Former Senator representing Zamfara Central, Kabiru Garba Marafa, has declared that his resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC) will translate into a loss of more than one million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.

The claim was contained in a statement signed by the Chairman of the Supreme Council of Senator Marafa Group and Political Leader of the Senator Marafa Support Group, Alhaji Surajo Garba Maikatako, and made available to journalists in Gusau on Friday.

According to Maikatako, Marafa’s exit from the ruling party has reinvigorated his political base, as demonstrated by the outpouring of support from across the country.

“I can confidently say that the resignation of Senator Marafa from APC has reinvigorated his political base

I have been receiving an overwhelming number of calls from supporters across the nation expressing their solidarity and readiness to move with Senator Marafa to the next level of political engagement,” he said.

Maikatako further echoed Marafa’s earlier remarks, insisting that the decision to leave APC would have a significant electoral impact.

“Let me also reaffirm Senator Marafa’s bold and prophetic statement who said, ‘by the special grace of Almighty Allah (SWT), we will deduct not less than one million votes from the President’s tally in the next general election.

This is not an empty boast. It is a strategic move backed by a committed, disciplined, and determined political structure. Time will prove us right. Those who doubt this will soon regret underestimating the power of a people-oriented movement’,” he declared.

He added that the surge of support following Marafa’s resignation was a testament to his enduring popularity and credibility.

“Many prominent individuals and grassroots visits have reaffirmed their loyalty and declared readiness to align with the new political direction that Senator Marafa represents,” Maikatako noted.

Explaining the reasons behind the defection, Maikatako said Marafa’s decision was not personal but a collective one made in consultation with his loyal supporters.

“Senator Marafa dumped the APC because Mr President failed to fulfil key campaign promises, particularly the promise to end insecurity in Zamfara State.

It is worth remembering that Senator Marafa served as the State Campaign Coordinator for Mr President in the 2023 general elections and played a key role in delivering Zamfara. Unfortunately, the President failed to reciprocate that loyalty and commitment with action,” he said.

He further revealed that plans were underway to launch what he described as “one of the most historic presidential campaigns in Nigerian democracy.”

“The strategies are being carefully crafted, and we are confident that our political movement will shake the foundations of the status quo.

The political revolution has just begun, and we invite all well-meaning Nigerians to join us on this journey to reclaim our democracy and restore integrity to leadership,” Maikatako concluded.