The NDC governorship candidate sets a two-year security target if elected in 2027.
Former Senator representing Zamfara Central, Kabiru Garba Marafa, has pledged to resign if his administration fails to achieve at least 75 percent of its security objectives within two years, should he become governor in 2027.
Marafa made the declaration on Wednesday during a media engagement with journalists in Gusau, Zamfara State.
The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) said insecurity remained one of the state’s major challenges and required clear targets and accountability.
“If I am elected as governor and fail to achieve at least 75 per cent of my administration’s security objectives within two years, I will resign,” Marafa said, according to Vanguard.
Marafa Seeks Federal Government Support
Marafa acknowledged that addressing insecurity requires cooperation between the state and Federal Government.
He said his administration would work with federal authorities to tackle banditry, kidnapping and other criminal activities affecting Zamfara.
The former lawmaker also said specific details of his proposed security strategy could not be publicly disclosed because of their sensitive nature.
He expressed confidence that his experience in government had equipped him with an understanding of the state’s security challenges.
Former Commissioner Cites Past Resignation
Marafa insisted that his pledge was not political rhetoric, citing his previous resignation as Commissioner for Education under former Governor Mahmud Aliyu Shinkafi.
He said the decision demonstrated his willingness to accept responsibility when problems arise under his watch.
Marafa is seeking to contest the 2027 governorship election on the NDC platform, with insecurity and economic recovery among the issues he has identified as priorities.
