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Uba Sani-pays rare cross-party tribute to Makarfi at 69

August 10, 2025August 10, 2025 Aminu Imam

In a rare show of political camaraderie, Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has paid glowing tribute to former Governor Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi on his 69th birthday, hailing him as a unifying figure whose legacy of inclusive governance continues to inspire. In a post on his verified Facebook account on Thursday, Governor Sani described Makarfi’s tenure (1999–2007) as “a golden chapter in Kaduna’s history”, marked by peacebuilding, justice, and the protection of lives and livelihoods. “Makarfi’s commitment to peace, equity, and development is a legacy that transcends politics. His wise…

2027 Elections: PDP Kaduna Chapter distances itself from Coalition of Interim ADC ExCo

July 7, 2025July 7, 2025 Aminu Imam

The Kaduna State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has firmly distanced itself from the reported coalition led by the African Democratic Congress (ADC), stating that it is not part of any such arrangement. The declaration was made yesterday, during an expanded caucus meeting of the party held in Kaduna. Party leaders, including prominent stakeholders and elected officials, were in attendance to discuss internal challenges, upcoming elections, and the future direction of the PDP in the state. Speaking at the meeting, former governor of Kaduna State and Secretary of…

PDP NWC dismisses purported Makarfi�s suspension

May 16, 2023May 16, 2023 Aminu Imam

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday dismissed the purported suspension of the former Governor of Kaduna State and former Acting National Chairman of its Party, Senator Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi, reportedly by the Ward Executive of Tudun Wada ward, of Makarfi local government area of Kaduna State. The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Party, in an issued statement by the spokesman of the party, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, said after a thorough consideration of all the issues raised by the Ward Executive, declared the purported decision and action of the Tudun…

Kaduna Gov. Election: Fmr Gov. Makarfi raises alarm over �mass arrest plot� against PDP members

March 10, 2023March 10, 2023 Aminu Imam

A former governor of Kaduna State and Chieftain of the People�s Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ahmed Makarfi, has raised the alarm over the alleged plot to arrest and detain 80 members of the party. He said the arrest was to stop them from participating in the forthcoming governorship and State House of Assembly elections especially after the arrest of three top PDP members in the State by security operatives over alleged inciting statements. The former chairman of the PDP National Caretaker Committee, while reacting to the arrest of the Director…

2023: “We will flush out APC in Kaduna” � Makarfi

February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 Aminu Imam

One-time Chairman of the National Caretaker Committee of the People�s Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Mohammed Ahmed Makarfi has said the opposition People�s Democratic Party (PDP) is now in a vantage position to flush-out the el-Rufa’i-led All Progressives Congress (APC) government in the State at the forthcoming elections. Senator Makarfi, who is the former governor of the State between 1999�2007, noted that the present APC in the State has nothing to offer. According to Senator Makarfi, it was based on this premise that he decided to remain at home to trash…

Insecurity: “Nigerians cannot go to farms, markets under APC” � Makarfi

September 3, 2022September 3, 2022 Aminu Imam

Senator Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi has urged Nigerians to vote for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in next year�s general election. In an interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Hausa service, he said insecurity has deteriorated under the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC). Makarfi, who governed Kaduna State, said when PDP was in power, only the Northeast experienced insecurity, but an election was still because of the measures taken by the Goodluck Jonathan-led administration. He lamented that Nigerians are unable to go to farms, markets, or visit their relatives due…

“I’d appoint you president if I had the power” � Makarfi tells Wike

April 27, 2022April 27, 2022 Aminu Imam

A former governor of Kaduna State, Ahmed Makarfi, says if he had the power, he would make Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers State, the president of Nigeria. The former governor, who spoke on Monday, when Wike visited Kaduna State for consultations concerning his presidential ambition, said he would have done this because of Wike�s contributions to the �survival� of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during its trying moments. According to Makarfi, many people contributed to the PDP in so many ways, �but there is no single individual who contributed as…

NBA Conference Controversy: Like Jigawa, Bauchi lawyers threaten to boycott session over El-Rufai

August 22, 2020August 22, 2020 Ishaku Yohanna

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) may be heading towards a split following its withdrawal of the invitation to Governor Nasir El Rufai of Kaduna State to speak at the association�s annual conference. Bauchi State chapter members of the NBA, on Friday threatened to boycott the association�s forthcoming Annual General Meeting if the decision to withdraw the invitation extended to Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to participate in the event was not reversed by the body. This followed the threat by the Jigawa State chapter of NBA which had on Thursday…