By Idris Salisu, Gusau
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, governorship candidate in Zamfara State, Senator Kabiru Garba Marafa, has pledged to resign if his administration fails to achieve at least 75 per cent of its security objectives within two years, if elected governor in the 2027 general elections.
Marafa made the declaration on Wednesday while responding to questions from journalists in Gusau.
He said his administration would set a two-year target for addressing insecurity, adding that he would take responsibility if it failed to meet the target.
“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.
The former senator said his decision to contest the governorship election was driven by his desire to contribute to restoring peace and law and order in Zamfara State, which has been affected by banditry, kidnapping and other criminal activities.
Marafa said his experience in Zamfara politics had given him an understanding of the security challenges confronting the state and expressed confidence in his ability to contribute to addressing them.
He said he would deploy his experience and capacity to provide leadership aimed at tackling the challenges facing the state.
According to him, details of his security strategies could not be disclosed publicly because they involved sensitive information.
Marafa also acknowledged that responsibility for security was shared between the state and Federal Government, saying his administration would focus on responsibilities within the purview of the state while expecting the Federal Government to address matters under its jurisdiction.
He said, “I have been in the system and I know exactly what to do if I am elected as governor of Zamfara State.”
Marafa’s pledge was also reported by Channels Television following his Wednesday media engagement in Gusau.
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