The political landscape in Zamfara State witnessed a significant development today as the committee tasked with reestablishing Senator Marafa’s political group under the All Progressives Congress (APC) held its inaugural meeting in Gusau. This meeting follows an invitation from Senator Marafa on June 30, 2024, in Kaduna. The newly formed 21-member committee, led by Alhaji […]
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Sen. Marafa Accepts Factional System Introduced by Zamfara APC
Senator Kabir Garba Marafa, a former representative of Zamfara Central and a prominent elder within the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Zamfara State, has accepted the factional system introduced by the APC in Zamfara. Furthermore, he has announced the formation of his own faction within the party. This development comes at a time when the […]
Marafa Sets to Withdraw His Surety for Ex-Gov Yari from EFCC Custody
Senator Kabiru Garba Marafa, is one of the prominent leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State, has announced his intention to withdraw his surety for former Governor Abdulaziz Yari. This move comes amidst a deepening crisis within the Zamfara APC, signaling a significant shift in the political landscape of the state. Senator […]
Marafa Counters Matawalle, Says Northern Elders not a burden, but people Tinubu holds in high regard
A leading and founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and coordinator of the Tinubu/Shettima 2023 Presidential Campaign in Zamfara State, Senator Kabiru Garba Marafa, has countered the Minister of State for Defence, Mr Bello Matawalle, stating that Northern elders are neither a burden nor paperweights whatsoever. Matawalle had, in a statement with the […]
Marafa Group Hails Zamfara Govt, Orders Prosecution of Suspended CPG Commandant
The Marafa Support Group lauds the Zamfara State Government for its decisive action in suspending Lawali Dantoshshi, also known as Major Rabi’u Garba Yandoto, the former commander of the Community Protection Guards (CPG). This commendation comes in the wake of revelations regarding the commander’s alleged involvement in barbaric and unprofessional activities, including extrajudicial killings and […]
Sen. Marafa Challenges Zamfara Govt’s Narrative on Killing of Associate by Guards
Senator Kabiru Garba Marafa, CON, has raised objections to the claims made by the Zamfara State Government regarding the death of his associate, Alhaji Magaji Lawali. While acknowledging the announcement of a comprehensive investigation by the Zamfara State Government, Senator Marafa rebuffs the assertion that Lawali died during a confrontation or skirmish involving various groups […]
BREAKING: Tinubu Considers Appointing Senator Marafa As Managing Director NPA
President Tinubu considering the appointment of Senator Kabiru Garab Marafa as the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). Senator Marafa has emerged as a distinguished and influential political figure within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State, and his significant contributions were instrumental in ensuring President Tinubu’s successful election to the highest […]
Zamfara APC Leaders, Members Storm Abuja
The Zamfara State Coordinator of the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Kabir Garba Marafa, has said President Bola Tinubu is putting plans in place to strengthen the reward system in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). He said with Tinubu at the helm of affairs of the country, the era of ‘monkey de work baboon […]
I Will Not Approach Court, Sen Marafa Concedes Defeat
The All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate for Zamfara Central senatorial zone, Senator Kabiru Garba Marafa has accepted his defeat by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate, Hon. Ikira Aliyu Bilbis. Marafa in a statewide broadcast on Monday commended the people of Zamfara Central senatorial zone for the opportunity afforded him to represent them between 2011 […]
Zamfara Supplementary Poll: Marafa Blasts PDP Over Vote-Buying Allegation
Senator Kabiru Garba Marafa has blasted the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Zamfara State for claiming that the All Progressives Congress, APC, engaged in vote buying during the just concluded National Assembly rerun election in the State. Senator Marafa stated this during an interview with newsmen at his Yandoto country home, in Tsafe Local Government […]