Zaffar is a solicitor with over 30 years of law experience, dedicating his career advocating for children's and human rights. A son of first-generation immigrants, he was the first in his family to attend university.

After the disturbances in Oldham in 2001, he became an active member of the Coalition Against Racism, successfully campaigning against right-wing groups and fostering peace and unity in the community.

In addition to ending the genocide in Palestine, his priorities are to:

• Save the NHS from privatisation and demand increased funding for better patient care 👨🏾‍⚕️
• Build more social housing and demand affordable rents 🏘
• Ensure no child in Oldham is left behind 🧒🏾
• Fight crime locally with more officers and implement neighbourhood safety measures 🚨

At the May 2024 local elections, Labour lost control of Oldham Council thanks to a slate of anti-genocide independent candidates. In terms of percentage vote share, independents took first place with 38.4% and Labour second on 29.1%.