Former senator Kabir Marafa, who represented Zamfara central, has formally joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
In a statement on Tuesday, Seriake Dickson, former governor of Bayelsa, said Marafa brought a number of his supporters with him, describing the move as a major boost to the party’s presence in Zamfara.
According to the party, Marafa, a prominent figure in Zamfara politics, committed himself to advancing the NDC’s vision and leading the party’s structures in the state.
“The National Chairman, other members of the leadership, and I warmly welcomed him as he declared his commitment to advancing the vision of the NDC and taking its message to Zamfara State as the leader of the party in the state,” the statement reads.
“We call on all Nigerians, especially the good people of Zamfara State, to continue to pray and work for peace, stability, and development, values which Senator Marafa will no doubt promote and showcase on the platform of the NDC.
“We thank him and all Nigerians for their belief in, and trust for, the NDC vision.”
The NDC also commended Nigerians for what it called a massive registration drive, noting that the party has become the fastest-growing political force in the country in less than three months.
“As we look forward to conducting our primary elections towards the end of May, we remind all those who intend to hold party positions or contest elections on the platform of the NDC to complete their registration within the remaining days of the membership exercise,” the party said.
