Ahmed Makarfi

October 6, 2018

Opinion: Open letter to PDP presidential aspirants

Dear PDP Presidential Aspirants, His Excellencies, here is an open but terse letter. All the 13 People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirants have converged in the city of Port Harcourt; making a last-minute scramble to woo delegates in PDP presidential primary which is the most closely contested presidential primary by any party in the history of... Read More

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September 23, 2018

These are the PDP Presidential candidates, their messages and motivations

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) since its defeat in the last election which took it out of power, seems to have learned a lesson out two. This is evident in the manner in which it has since been conducting its affairs – emplacing transparency in party primaries for state’s staggered elections; the organisation of its... Read More

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September 2, 2018

With over 10 presidential aspirants, what are the PDP’s chances against Buhari?

Twelve aspirants are currently vying for the Presidential ticket of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), thus making the party’s ticket the most contested one. The party’s primaries would have been one to ignore if these politicians are mere individuals without any political capital. But this isn’t the case. These aspirants are well-grounded politicians who can... Read More

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December 9, 2017

We’re broke | Makarfi reveals details of PDP’s account status

The chairman of the caretaker committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmed Makarfi, says the party is cash-strapped. Makarfi said this on Saturday while giving his opening remarks at the elective convention of the PDP. Highlights: The caretaker chairman said in the past 18 months, his committee has only had access to one bank... Read More

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December 6, 2017

You will help us return to Aso Rock | Makarfi tells Atiku

Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caretaker committee, Ahmed Makarfi has said former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar will “help reinvent the vehicle that will take the party” to Aso Rock in 2019. Makarfi said this on Tuesday when Atiku visited the party secretariat in Abuja. What Makarfi said: He said Atiku has opened the... Read More

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December 4, 2017

The Late 5: Makarfi and his 2019 ambition, Police order on SARS’ re-organisation and, other stories

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. The Chairman of the Caretaker Committee of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmed Makarfi has hinted at his possible candidacy in the 2019 Presidential elections. A former governor of Enugu, Chimaroke Nnamani has been served a bench arrest warrant for failing to appear before the court. The... Read More

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December 4, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 4th of December

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: I am not excluded | Makarfi hints at interest in PDP presidential ticket After the convention, PDP will become solid – Jonathan I am entitled to $800m compensation for unlawful detention | Kanu tells ECOWAS court

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December 4, 2017

The Big 5: Kanu wants $800m compensation, Makarfi has his eyes on PDP ticket, and other top stories

Here are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said the Peoples Democratic Party will become solid after its national convention on December 9. The Federal Government has amended the charges of spreading injurious falsehood preferred against the senator representing Bauchi Central Senatorial District, Isah Misau. Leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of... Read More

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December 4, 2017

I am not excluded | Makarfi hints at interest in PDP presidential ticket

Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caretaker committee, Ahmed Makarfi has hinted that he may contest the party’s presidential ticket. Makarfi said this while speaking in the current edition of The Interview. What Makarfi said: “I have heard the rumour (that I am running), it has been there since 2007… I have thought of it.... Read More

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October 25, 2017

PDP national chairman open to all zones in the South – Makarfi

Chairman of the National Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ahmed Makarfi, has said the office of the national chairman of the party is not restricted to any particular zone in the Southern part of Nigeria. Makarfi said this on Tuesday in Abuja at a meeting with aspirants who are looking to fill the... Read More

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September 28, 2017

We are disturbed by Fayose’s ‘agbero’ brand of politics – Kashamu

Senator Buruji Kashamu (Ogun East) Thursday, chided the governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose for his 2019 presidential bid, describing the governor as a joker. Highlights: Kashamu said, He is a confusionist and number one destroyer of the party because how on earth would somebody who agreed with other party chieftains that the presidential ticket of the... Read More

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September 14, 2017

Ekiti PDP petitions Makarfi, rejects imposition of Fayose’s deputy

The Ekiti State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has written a petition to the National Caretaker Committee, rejecting the imposition of a candidate for the governorship election in the state. Recall that the deputy governor of the state, Prof. Olusola Eleka, had been announced as the consensus candidate of the party. The petition, which was signed... Read More

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September 10, 2017

We will not be vindictive when we take over in 2019 – Makarfi

The chairman of the caretaker committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmed Makarfi has said his party will not be vindictive when it takes over the presidency in 2019. Speaking with journalists on Friday in Kaduna, Makarfi said the anti-corruption efforts of the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration will be fully appraised “when they... Read More

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September 6, 2017

Stop taking legal actions against PDP | Makarfi tells members

Chairman of the National Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Ahmed Makarfi has said the party will sanctions those instituting legal actions against it. Makarfi spoke in Abuja on Wednesday while inaugurating caretaker committees of the party for Osun and Adamawa States. He said members who felt they have not been justly treated... Read More

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September 5, 2017

Economic recession: Statistics is different from reality – Makarfi

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said statistics does not translate to reality. Te opposition party said this while reacting to a report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) that the nation has exited the economic recession. NBS had said the Nigerian economy has exited recession, having notched up a growth output of 0.55 per cent... Read More

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September 3, 2017

Why my committee did not investigate Diezani – Makarfi

The Chairman, Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ahmed Makarfi, has said the Senate Committee on Finance led by him did not investigate the former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke in 2015. According to Punch, Makarfi told journalists in Kaduna that the responsibility of the committee was to the financial records... Read More

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August 30, 2017

PDP Chairman, Makarfi stops caretaker officials from seeking elective positions

The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Caretaker Committee, Senator Ahmed Makarfi Wednesday, barred caretaker committee members from seeking elective party positions in their various states, The Nation reports. Makarfi issued the restraining order in Abuja while inaugurating the party’s caretaker committees for Lagos and Kwara. Mr Tunde Osolake was announced as the chairman of... Read More

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August 25, 2017

Former governor, Ladoja returns to PDP

Former Oyo State governor, Rasheed Ladoja has returned to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Ladoja had defected to the Accord Party to contest the state’s governorship seat in the 2015 general elections. He returned to the PDP, alongside Seyi Makinde, a chieftain of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the state on Thursday, when Ahmed... Read More

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August 22, 2017

Efforts to reconcile with Obasanjo, Saraki, others still in progress – PDP

Chairman of the National Caretaker committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ahmed Makarfi has said the process of reconciling aggrieved founding members of the party was still in progress. Those expected to be approached include ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo; ex-Vice-President Atiku Abubakar; Senate President, Bukola Saraki among others. While speaking with journalists in Kaduna on Monday, Makarfi... Read More

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August 20, 2017

We have concluded plans to defeat Buhari in 2019 – Makarfi

The Chairman of the National Caretaker Committee of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmed Makarfi in an interview with Punch Sunday, refuted claims that Raymond Dokpesi and his cohorts were used by the party to break-up the newly registered party, Advanced People’s Democratic Alliance (APDA). He said, “I don’t even know who the chairman of APDA... Read More

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August 20, 2017

PDP, Afenifere rate Osinbajo’s performance in Buhari’s absence

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has welcomed Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari back to the country; also giving Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo a pass mark on his performance. From the party’s Nat’l Publicity Secretary, Dayo Adeyeye: “The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) joins other Nigerians to welcome back the President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic... Read More

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August 12, 2017

Just In: PDP extends Makarfi committee’s tenure

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has extended the tenure of the Ahmed Makarfi-led National Caretaker committee. The party took the decision at its non-elective National Convention in Abuja on Saturday. Details later…

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August 12, 2017

Nigerians will have plenty to eat, after we sack APC – Makarfi

Chairman of the National Caretaker committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmed Makarfi has said after the party sacks the All Progressives Congress in 2019, Nigerians will have enough money in their pockets. Makarfi said this on Saturday at the party’s non-elective national convention in Abuja. He said Nigerians are yearning for the PDP... Read More

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August 12, 2017

Five attempts were made to stop PDP convention – Makarfi

Chairman of the National Caretaker Committee, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmed Makarfi has said there have been five failed attempts to disrupt the non-elective national convention of the party holding on Saturday. Makarfi disclosed this at the opening ceremony of the 75th PDP National Executive Committee meeting of the party held at the party national Secretariat on... Read More

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PDP tasks Wike to woo Obasanjo, Atiku, Saraki, Dogara, others back to the party

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is set to invite former President Olusegun Obasanjo; former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; Senate President Bukola Saraki; and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara back to the party. According to Vanguard, others targeted by the party include Senators Rabiu Kwankwaso, Aliyu Wamakko, Abdullahi Adamu, Danjuma Goje and Sokoto... Read More

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PDP Chair, Makarfi airs his views on restructuring

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ahmed Makarfi Sunday, said that the party was not against restructuring, but there should a debate on what should be restructured. Makarfi, who spoke in an interview with Vanguard, said, “Because it (restructuring) means different things to different people, there is a need to sit down... Read More

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APC is not a political party – PDP Spokersperson

Spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dayo Adeyeye has described the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a disunited group who only came to seize power. According to Adeyeye, the APC has not made any significant impact on the society on which it could base its 2019 campaign. The national public secretary of the PDP... Read More

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2007 Presidency: Ahmed Makarfi reacts to Fayose’s interview

The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party’s Caretaker Committee, Ahmed Makarfi, has said he has no hard feelings towards Obasanjo or anybody. Makarfi stated this on Friday in response to the Governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose’s interview in the current edition of The Interview magazine. Fayose had in the interview claimed Obasanjo stopped Makarfi and... Read More

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PDP Chairman, Ahmed Makarfi involved in auto crash

A vehicle conveying the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmed Makarfi, was today, involved in a multiple collision with other vehicles along Abuja-Kaduna Highway, Punch reports. However, spokesperson of the party, Dayo Adeyeye said in a statement that Makarfi “and all other passengers in his vehicle came out unhurt.” “This is to... Read More

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No one was personally invited to PDP caucus meeting | Makarfi replies Sheriff

Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmed Makarfi has said no one was personally invited to the party’s caucus. Makarfi said this while responding to claims by Ali Modu Sheriff that he was not invited to the meeting. According to Vanguard, a source quoted Makarfi as saying even former President Goodluck Jonathan was not... Read More

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