{
  "id": 7414077,
  "title": "Zamfara guber: Marafa flags off NDC Campaign, Vows to ‘Wipe Away Tears’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/zamfara-guber-marafa-flags-off-ndc-campaign-vows-to-wipe-away-tears",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T22:20:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/zamfara-guber-marafa-flags-off-ndc-campaign-vows-to-wipe-away-tears/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Senator Kabiru Garba Marafa, the candidate for governor under the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), officially launched his campaign in Zamfara on Monday. His inauguration ceremony, originally set for noon, was delayed until 8 p.m. due to an overwhelming turnout of supporters gathered at Freedom Square. Marafa, a former governor representing the Zamfara Central Senatorial District from 2011 to 2019, radiated enthusiasm as he addressed the crowd. If victorious, his administration would work hand in hand with the populace to alleviate their suffering, he pledged. He hinted that further specifics of his policy plans would be revealed as he proceeded to interact with residents throughout the state. Marafa's primary aim was to \"eradicate the sorrow\" of Zamfara's citizens and restore the state's former prosperity. He expressed gratitude to the attendees for their presence and apologized for the postponement, attributing it to the immense welcome he received upon his arrival in the state early that morning.",
  "summary": "Senator Kabiru Garba Marafa, governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), on Monday, inaugurated his campaign council ahead of the February 6, 2027, governorship election. His supporters thronged Freedom Square, venue of the inauguration, with Marafa, who represented the Zamfara Central Senatorial District between 2011 and 2019, beaming with smiles. The inauguration, which was…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}