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The Digest:

Following his resignation from the APC, former Senator Kabiru Marafa has publicly issued a million-vote threat against President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid. The former lawmaker, who was the president's campaign coordinator in Zamfara in 2023, vowed to deduct one million votes from Tinubu's tally.

Key Points:
  • Former Senator Kabiru Marafa has officially resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC).
  • He vowed to deduct one million votes from President Tinubu’s tally in the 2027 presidential election.
  • Marafa accused Tinubu of a "use-and-dump" style of politics and of failing to reform the APC's internal reward system.
  • He claimed there is widespread "heavy disenchantment" with the APC in Zamfara, uniting top politicians against the party.
  • Marafa dismissed claims that he is "a paperweight" politically, stating that 2027 will prove his influence.
The public vow by a former party chieftain highlights the growing political discontent within the APC, particularly in Zamfara State. The declaration sets the stage for a significant political battle as the 2027 elections approach.

Source: Vanguard News, Channels Television