The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate in Zamfara State, Senator Kabir Marafa, has pledged to end insecurity in the state within two years if elected governor in the 2027 general elections, saying he would resign if he fails to deliver on the promise.
Marafa made the declaration on Wednesday at his residence in Gusau during a media chat with members of the Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Zamfara State Council. His emergence as the NDC candidate and his plans for the state were among the issues discussed.
The former senator and commissioner said his years in government had given him an understanding of Zamfara’s challenges and how they could be addressed.
“I served as a commissioner for many years in this state. I also served as a senator for many years. I know the problems of this state and how to solve them,” he said.
Marafa said he would set a two-year deadline for tackling insecurity if elected governor.
“If I am elected governor in the forthcoming general elections, give me a period of two years and I will end insecurity in this state.
“If I cannot bring an end to insecurity, insurgency, kidnapping and other criminalities in Zamfara State within the period of two years, I will voluntarily resign.”
The NDC candidate also called on residents to support the party and its candidates ahead of the 2027 elections.
He assured voters that his administration would pursue peace, progress and stability if elected.
The declaration came a day after Marafa donated campaign vehicles to the NDC state chairman, the Director-General of his campaign organisation and other zonal campaign executives in the state.
The donation followed the flag-off of the party’s campaign activities on Monday and was presented as part of his campaign strategy to strengthen the party’s leadership and mobilise support ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Marafa emerged as the NDC’s Zamfara governorship candidate through a consensus process in May 2026.
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