Senator Kabiru Garba Marafa of Zamfara State has claimed that his resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC) could cost President Bola Tinubu over one million votes in the 2027 general elections.

The statement, released by Alhaji Surajo Garba Maikatako, Chairman of the Supreme Council of the Senator Marafa Support Group, said Marafa’s departure has energized his political base, with supporters across Nigeria expressing solidarity and readiness to back his new political direction.

“By the special grace of Almighty Allah, we intend to reduce the President’s vote tally by at least one million in the next general election. This is not merely a boast but a strategic plan supported by a committed and disciplined structure,” Maikatako said.

The resignation, according to the statement, was prompted by President Tinubu’s failure to fulfill key campaign promises, particularly addressing insecurity in Zamfara State. Marafa, who coordinated Tinubu’s 2023 campaign in the state, said the President’s inaction left his political base disappointed.

The statement emphasized that the decision was a collective one, reflecting the will of Marafa’s supporters, rather than a personal move. Plans are reportedly underway to launch a historic presidential campaign aimed at challenging the status quo and restoring integrity to Nigeria’s leadership.

Maikatako concluded by inviting Nigerians who share Marafa’s vision to join the movement, describing it as the start of a political revolution to reclaim democracy and strengthen accountability in governance.