Breaking: Top Nigerian Senator Dump ADC Ahead of 2027, Announces Next Party
- Kabiru Marafa, former Senator representing Zamfara Central, left the ADC and joined the NDC ahead of the 2027 general election
- Marafa exited the ADC after failing to secure its governorship ticket in Zamfara State amid internal party disagreements
- The defection marked another political shift as he was reportedly assured of the NDC governorship ticket ahead of 2027 polls
A former Senator representing Zamfara Central, Kabiru Marafa, has left the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and joined the National Democratic Congress (NDC), ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Senator defects after brief ADC stay
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Marafa’s latest political move comes just weeks after he left the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the ADC, following internal disagreements within the ruling party.
His exit from the ADC is reportedly linked to unresolved issues over his governorship ambition in Zamfara State.
Governorship ticket dispute triggers defection
Sources within political circles indicated that Marafa was unable to secure the ADC governorship ticket, prompting his decision to switch allegiance once again.
He has now reportedly been assured of the party’s governorship ticket under the NDC platform.
The development marks another shift in Marafa’s political journey as parties begin early realignments ahead of the next general election, Leadership reported.
Although official confirmation from the senator is still being awaited in full detail, a statement attributed to him confirmed his latest move, saying he has found a new political platform to pursue his ambition.
Marafa’s defection is expected to further reshape political calculations in Zamfara State, where parties are already positioning for a highly competitive 2027 governorship race.
Marafa speaks on why he resigned as Matawalle adviser
Legit.ng previously reported that Senator Kabir Garba Marafa's younger brother, Alhaji Sambo has explained why he resigned as the special adviser to Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara state.
Sambo, in a statement he sent to journalists, said he resigned to enable him to concentrate on his private businesses, adding there was no rift between him and the governor. He said, most importantly, his decision would pave way for other persons from their teeming supporters to be considered for appointments.
Source: Legit.ng
