Supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Zamfara State have issued a firm declaration to safeguard every ballot cast for Senator Kabiru Garba Marafa during the 2027 gubernatorial contest.
Speaking through a media statement released in Gusau on Monday, the group's leader, Muhammad Sagir, cautioned individuals or groups contemplating electoral fraud, emphasizing that members will maintain a strict presence at all voting stations to secure legitimate ballots.
What measures are supporters taking to secure the polls?
According to the organization, supporters will stay put at polling locations until their preferred governorship contender, Senator Kabir Marafa, is officially announced as the victor with the highest number of validly cast votes.
"We will remain at the polling unit until our candidate for Governorship Senator Kabir Marafa is declared the winner with the highest electorate lawful votes," the statement noted.
"There is no way to rig an election. Rigging is a thing of the past. We have countless ways to protect our vote," the group added, asserting that electoral manipulation will no longer be tolerated in the state.
Why is the group backing Marafa for 2027?
The NDC loyalists expressed a preference for a transparent and credible electoral process that ultimately secures victory for Senator Kabiru Garba Marafa.
Criticizing the current political landscape, the supporters stated that residents of the state have grown weary of unfulfilled campaign promises from political officeholders.
"The people of Zamfara have seen leadership that promises and fails," the group remarked.
To drive meaningful change, the movement intends to rally community-level backing and champion capable, transparent leaders such as Senator Kabir Marafa to foster sustainable development across Zamfara State.