Former Senator representing Zamfara Central, Kabiru Garba Marafa, has declared that his resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC) will cost President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over one million votes in the 2027 presidential election.

Naijaonpoint reports that the claim was contained in a statement issued on Friday in Gusau by the Chairman of the Supreme Council of Senator Marafa Group and Political Leader of the Senator Marafa Support Group, Surajo Garba Maikatako.

According to him, Marafa’s departure from the APC has already reinvigorated his political base, with massive support pouring in from across the country.

Maikatako noted that thousands of loyalists have reached out to the former senator to express solidarity and readiness to follow him into his next political engagement.

The statement reads, “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.

“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’.

“This surge in support is a clear demonstration of his enduring popularity, credibility, and the deep trust people have in his leadership. Many prominent individuals and grassroots visits have reaffirmed their loyalty and declared readiness to align with the new political direction that Senator Marafa represents.

“Senator Marafa’s decision to leave the APC was not a personal one; it was a collective decision made with his supporters. As a leader who values democracy and consultation, he would never make such a move without the full backing of his loyal base. His supporters have spoken, and he has listened.

“Let it also be clearly understood that Senator Marafa dumped the APC because Mr President failed to fulfill 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.

“We are now preparing to launch one of the most historic presidential campaigns in the annals of 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.”