Ahmed Makarfi

I am trying to fight impunity in the PDP – Sheriff

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ali Modu Sheriff has said he would not relinquish his position. Sheriff said this while speaking with journalists in Delta State after a breakfast meeting with the National Deputy Chairman, Dr Cairo Ojougboh. Sheriff said he would not allow the PDP to capsize. He added that... Read More

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. NBC dismisses allegations against using Sprite and Fanta with Vitamin C The Nigerian Bottling Company has said that reports that its brands, Fanta and Sprite are harmful to Nigerians are unfounded. 2. Atiku, Ganduje, plotting to form a new party – Kwankwaso A former governor... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: Makarfi-led PDP holds merger talks with 14 political parties | ‘Many killed as Boko Haram attack Borno town’ | More stories

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. NBC dismisses allegations against using Sprite and Fanta with Vitamin C – YNaija Atiku, Ganduje, plotting to form a new party – Kwankwaso – YNaija Senators under investigation shouldn’t have participated in Magu’s screening – Falana – YNaija ‘Many killed as Boko Haram attack Borno town’ –... Read More

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Makarfi-led PDP holds merger talks with 14 political parties

by Dolapo Adelana The Senator Ahmed Makarfi faction of the Peoples Democratic faction has held merger talks with fourteen other political parties. The meeting held on Wednesday at Ajuji Hotel, Abuja. A statement from the Facebook Page of the PDP said, “The parties are gathering to discuss possible ways of merger or working together to... Read More

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Blame game and name calling will not help the PDP | Seriake Dickson replies Makarfi

by Dolapo Adelana Bayelsa governor Seriake Dickson, has said the crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will not come to an end if the blame game persists. Dickson said this while reacting to a statement by Senator Ahmed Makarfi that he acted against what was agreed by PDP governors and former president, Goodluck Jonathan. Dickson, who is... Read More

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N50m: Sheriff’s allegation an unintelligent attempt at blackmail – Makarfi faction

The Ahmed Makarfi faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has denied allegations that it collects N50 million from PDP governors. The Sheriff faction had alleged that PDP governors pay the money as subventions monthly. However, spokesman of the faction, Dayo Adeyeye in a statement on Monday said the committee was struggling to pay staff... Read More

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Makarfi faction receives N50m from PDP govs monthly – Sheriff

The Ali Modu Sheriff faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said governors under the platform of the party has been giving N50 million monthly to Ahmed Makarfi faction. Deputy national chairman of the Sheriff faction, Cairo Ojougboh made the allegation at a news conference on Monday. He said the governors pay subventions to the... Read More

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PDP will continue to pray for Buhari’s full recovery – Makarfi

Chairman of the Caretaker committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmed Makarf has said the party will continue to pray for Buhari’s speedy recovery. He said this on Friday while reacting to the President’s return from London. “We are happy to welcome the president from his medical vacation in London. We welcome him home;... Read More

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. How US authorities locked up Nigerian for 4 days at Los Angeles Airport A Nigerian man, Olaniyi Femi has recounted the horrendous treatment meted on him by United States authorities at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). 2. Nigerians with valid visa free to travel... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: PDP crisis: Makarfi displeased with Dickson’s reconciliation report | FG frustrating efforts to fix Lagos Airport road – Ambode | More stories

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. How US authorities locked up Nigerian for 4 days at Los Angeles Airport – YNaija Nigerians with valid visa free to travel to the US – American Embassy – YNaija FG frustrating efforts to fix Lagos Airport road – Ambode – YNaija PDP crisis: Makarfi displeased with... Read More

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

by Dolapo Adelana These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. PDP crisis: Makarfi faction surrenders, recognises Sheriff as national chairman The leadership crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) seems to have come to an end after the Senator Ahmed Makarfi faction of the party recongised Senator Ali Modu-Sheriff as the National... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: Nigerians have no confidence in all arms of government – Osinbajo | ‘How DSS torture left Lagos pastor blind’ | More stories

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Defence Headquarters gets new spokesperson – YNaija PDP crisis: Makarfi faction surrenders, recognises Sheriff as national chairman – YNaija ‘How DSS torture left Lagos pastor blind’ – YNaija I received seized $9.8m as gifts during ceremonies – Yakubu – YNaija Nigerians have no confidence in all arms... Read More

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PDP crisis: Makarfi faction surrenders, recognises Sheriff as national chairman

by Dolapo Adelana The leadership crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) seems to have come to an end after the Senator Ahmed Makarfi faction of the party recongised Senator Ali Modu-Sheriff as the National Chairman of the party. On Tuesday, the reconciliation committee of the party led by Bayelsa Governor, Seriake Dickson submitted its report... Read More

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

by Dolapo Adelana These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. Apostle Suleiman in dirty scandal after allegedly abandoning pregnant Canadian lover Fiery preacher, Apostle Johnson Suleiman is enmeshed in a messy sex scandal for allegedly abandoning his pregnant Canadian lover. 2. Obasanjo, best president Nigeria has ever had – Mbang A former... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: Apostle Suleiman in dirty sex scandal | Obasanjo, best president Nigeria has ever had – Mbang | More stories

by Dolapo Adelana From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Apostle Suleiman in dirty scandal after allegedly abandoning pregnant Canadian lover – YNaija Obasanjo, best president Nigeria has ever had – Mbang – YNaija Stop playing politics with #ChibokGirls | Jonathan denies rejecting British rescue offer – YNaija We are proud of your achievements,... Read More

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We are proud of your achievements, Makarfi tells Obasanjo

by Dolapo Adelana The Senator Ahmed Makarfi faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it proud of the achievements of former president, Olusegun Obasanjo. In a statement signed on Sunday by Prince Dayo Adeyeye on behalf of the National Committee to felicitate with the former president on the occasion of his 80th birthday, Makarfi... Read More

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Our members are free to seek alternative platforms – Makarfi’s PDP

by Azeez Adeniyi The National Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has distanced itself from the formation of a new party, the Advanced Peoples Democratic Party (APDP). In a statement by spokesman of the Caretaker committee, Dayo Adeyeye said it enjoys the support of all organs of the party. He however said individual... Read More

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I am not involved in formation of APDP – Makarfi

by Azeez Adeniyi Chairman of the Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ahmed Makarfi has distanced himself from the registration of a new Advanced Peoples Democratic Party (APDP). Makarfi who is in a leadership tussle with Ali Modu Sheriff said he is still a member of the PDP. There had been reports that some... Read More

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PDP crisis worsens as Makarfi faction reportedly approaches INEC to register ‘Advance PDP’

by Dolapo Adelana The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) seems to have deepened as the Ahmed Makarfi faction has reportedly approached the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the registration of a new party named Advanced Peoples Democratic Party. The Nation reports that that INEC on Friday confirmed receipt of the application believed to... Read More

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February 27, 2017

PDP crisis: Sheriff asks court to jail Makarfi, Fani-Kayode, others

by Azeez Adeniyi National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ali Modu Sheriff has urged the court of Appeal in Rivers to jail factional chairman, Ahmed Makarfi and his loyalists for contempt. Sheriff accused Makarfi of flouting the order of the court, which was delivered on February 17, 2017. The court in its judgment... Read More

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February 25, 2017

The Big 10: These are the stories that drove conversations this week

These are the top ten stories that drove conversations this week. PDP leadership crisis The leadership tussle in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has continued to worsen as various segment of the party have vowed not to work with the National Chairman, Ali Modu Sheriff. Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party... Read More

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February 25, 2017

Why PDP lost 2015 presidential election – Makarfi

by Azeez Adeniyi Factional Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmed Makarfi on Friday said the party lost the 2015 Presidential election because it didn’t field a northerner. He said the North ‘ganged up’ against the PDP. He also stated that the party became too comfortable while also faulting imposition of candidates. He said,... Read More

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February 23, 2017

We’ll never be part of Sheriff’s convention – PDP govs

by Dolapo Adelana Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party on Thursday said they would never be part of the National Convention being proposed by the National Chairman, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, The Punch reports. The governors made the declaration in response to a statement reportedly made by Sheriff on Wednesday when... Read More

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February 23, 2017

‘What is Okorocha’s special interest in PDP matter?’ – Makarfi faction

by Azeez Adeniyi The Ahmed-Makarfi faction of the Peoples Democratic Party has slammed Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha over his comments on the party’s leadership crisis. Okorocha had asked the Ahmed Makarfi faction to accept the Court of Appeal judgment pronouncing Ali Modu Sheriff Chairman of the party. In statement on Wednesday, spokesman of the... Read More

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February 23, 2017

Makarfi is the only chairman we recognise, Sheriff should leave – PDP Reps

by Azeez Adeniyi The Peoples Democratic Party caucus in the House of Representatives has asked factional National Chairman of the party to leave. In a statement by the house minority leader, Leo Ogor on Wednesday, the lawmakers said they only recognize Ahmed Makarfi sa Chairman of the party. The caucus said it supports the party’s... Read More

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February 21, 2017

APC prays for PDP survival

by Dolapo Adelana The All Progressives Congress (APC) has prayed that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) resolved the leadership crisis rocking it. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, in Abuja on Tuesday, the party said there was need for PDP to be vibrant to provide the critical opposition. It said,... Read More

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February 21, 2017

Analysis: What is the fate of the PDP under Ali Modu Sheriff?

by Mark Amaza The leadership crisis bedeviling the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) was laid to rest last week when the Court of Appeal ruled that former Borno State Governor, Ali Modu Sheriff is the authentic chairman of the party, handing a defeat to the faction led by the former Kaduna State governor, Ahmed Makarfi. Of... Read More

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February 21, 2017

PDP crisis: Makarfi, others risk going to jail – Okorocha

Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha has said former Governor of Kaduna State, Ahmed Makarfi and his followers risk going to jail. He said this in a statement by his political Adviser, Professor Nnamdi Obiaraeri on Tuesday. Okorocha urged the Makarfi faction to respect the Appeal Court’s judgment which confirmed Ali Modu Sheriff as the Chairman... Read More

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February 20, 2017

PDP has no faction – Jonathan

by Azeez Adeniyi Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is not factionalised. Jonathan said this on Monday after a closed door meeting with Chairman of the PDP, Ali Modu Sheriff. “We are solving our problems. There are bound to be differences in politics. It is the way we resolve these... Read More

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February 20, 2017

We reject Sheriff’s peace offer, he is a traitor – Makarfi’s PDP

by Azeez Adeniyi The Ahmed Makarfi faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the peace move by Ali Modu Sheriff as a “Greek gift”. After winning in court, Sheriff had urged all members and stakeholders of the party to join him to rebuild the party. But in a communiqué after the stakeholders meeting... Read More

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