The former Governor of Kaduna State and Ex- National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ahmed Makarfi has indicated his intention to vie for the ticket of President under the PDP.
Ahmed Makarfi who was the immediate past PDP Caretaker Committe Chairman, made this known at his hometown in Kaduna state on Sunday at a Press conference.
The ex-governor while speaking to newsmen said he is still consulting and would seek guidance from members and friends, as his utmost aim is to become the President of Nigeria. He said:
It’s is just consultations and not endorsement. But it gives you an opportunity to feel the pulse and it will tell whether to go forward or not to go forward.
The consultations have been quite positive and I believe it is fair enough to come to the conclusion that one should join other equally capable party men and women who have shown interest in seeking the party’s nomination for the 2019 presidential election. At this stage, it is to seek for the party’s nomination.
The successful nominees will become the candidate that will stand for the election. But first thing first. If one’s party does not put him forward, you can’t say you are contesting for presidency yet.
At this stage, I have come to the conclusion that it is okay, based on the consultations that I have had. Those who have shown interest are equally capable. We do not know how many more will show interest but whatever it is, power comes from God. The party men and women will decide who will be the candidate. I will subject myself to the will of God and the decision of the party men and women whenever it is made.
Makarfi’s decision to enter the race for the PDP’s Presidential ticket with Atiku and Sule Lamido already in, with many more still to come, could further divide the party. This is because given the influence and role played by Makarfi on the emergence of the present National Chairman of the Party, Uche Secondus as the new party chairman, there could be a sort of someone returning a favour at the end.
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