APC Crisis Escalates as Senator Kabiru Marafa’s Faction Resurges in Zamfara State

Senator Kabiru Marafa’s faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara state has been reestablished, following a meeting in Kaduna on Sunday evening. The faction was revived after Kabiru Marafa and his supporters were excluded from a recent APC meeting in the state. Marafa, who represented Zamfara Central Senatorial District in the 7th and 8th National Assembly, declared the reestablishment of his faction in response to being sidelined.

The reestablishment of Marafa’s faction comes after a long-standing crisis within the Zamfara state chapter of the APC. The crisis began in 2019, with a dispute over the party’s primaries, which led to a legal battle that ultimately resulted in the Supreme Court declaring the PDP winner of the state’s governorship election. Despite attempts at reconciliation, the crisis has persisted, with Kabiru Marafa’s faction now seeking to reassert its presence within the party.

Kabiru Marafa’s Faction to Rebuild from Polling Unit to State Level

Senator Marafa has directed his followers to rebuild their faction from the polling unit to the state level. This move comes after the APC leadership in Zamfara state recognized two factions within the party, with Marafa’s faction being excluded from recent meetings. Kabir Marafa’s faction had previously dissolved its structures in favor of the Yari faction, but now seeks to reestablish itself as a distinct entity within the party.

The rebuilding of Kabiru Marafa’s faction is seen as a response to the APC leadership’s recognition of two factions in Zamfara state. Kabiru Marafa’s faction had previously been marginalized, with its members excluded from party meetings and decision-making processes. The reestablishment of the faction is seen as a way for Marafa’s supporters to reassert their influence within the party.

Crisis in Zamfara APC Deepens

The crisis within the Zamfara state chapter of the APC has deepened, with Senator Kabiru Marafa’s faction reestablishing itself as a separate entity within the party. The crisis has its roots in the 2019 primaries, which led to a legal battle and ultimately resulted in the PDP winning the governorship election. Despite attempts at reconciliation, the crisis has persisted, with factions within the party vying for control.

The reestablishment of Kabiru Marafa’s faction is seen as a significant development in the crisis, with implications for the party’s unity and stability in Zamfara state. The APC leadership’s recognition of two factions within the party has further complicated the crisis, with Kabiru Marafa’s faction now seeking to assert its influence within the party.

Kabiru Marafa’s Faction to Contest Party Positions

Senator Kabiru Marafa’s faction has announced its intention to contest party positions, from polling unit to state level. This move comes after the faction’s reestablishment, with Kabiru Marafa’s supporters seeking to assert their influence within the party. The faction’s decision to contest party positions is seen as a challenge to the APC leadership in Zamfara state, which has marginalized Marafa’s faction in recent months.

The contest for party positions is expected to be intense, with Kabiru Marafa’s faction seeking to assert its dominance within the party. The outcome of the contest will have significant implications for the party’s unity and stability in Zamfara state.

APC Leadership in Zamfara State Under Fire

The APC leadership in Zamfara state has come under fire, following the reestablishment of Senator Kabiru Marafa’s faction. The leadership has been accused of marginalizing Kabiru Marafa’s faction, with its members excluded from party meetings and decision-making processes. The recognition of two factions within the party has further complicated the crisis, with Marafa’s faction now seeking to assert its influence within the party.

The APC leadership’s handling of the crisis has been criticized, with many calling for a more inclusive approach to resolving the dispute. The outcome of the crisis will have significant implications for the party’s unity and stability in Zamfara state.

Zamfara APC Crisis: Implications for 2023 Elections

The crisis within the Zamfara state chapter of the APC has significant implications for the 2023 elections. The crisis has already led to the reestablishment of Senator Marafa’s faction, with the faction seeking to assert its influence within the party. The contest for party positions is expected to be intense, with implications for the party’s unity and stability in Zamfara state.

The outcome of the crisis will have significant implications for the APC’s chances in the 2023 elections, with a divided party likely to struggle to win votes. The crisis has already led to calls for a more inclusive approach to resolving the dispute, with many calling for the APC leadership to engage with Marafa’s faction to resolve the crisis.