Senator Marafa Joins Zamfara State Governorship Race

Senator Kabiru Marafa (File Photo)

Senator Marafa Declares Interest In Zamfara Governorship Seat

Senator Kabir Marafa (APC, Zamfara central), has disclosed that he would contest the 2019 governorship election in his state.

Marafa, who is the chairman of the Senate Committee on Petroleum Resources (downstream), made his intention known while playing host to the newly elected executive of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state who paid him a sallah visit at his Yandoton-daji residence in Tsafe local government area of the state on Monday.

The lawmaker also revealed that his intention would be made official at an occasion to be held in Gusau, the Zamfara state capital.

In his words: “Following the numerous calls across the 14 local government areas of the state, I have decided to join the governorship race.

“If elected, I will fight corruption, injustice and provide the much needed leadership to stimulate the growth and development of Zamfara state,” he said.

“If we provide security, our people will return to their homes and farmlands to do what they know best and that is farming.”

“If given the needed support, we in Zamfara can feed the country with the enormous resources Allah has blessed us with.”