Ahmed Makarfi, former chairman of
the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caretaker committee, says he will contest
the presidential ticket of the party in 2019.
Makarfi made his intention known
on Sunday while speaking with journalists in his residence in Kaduna.
The ex-governor said he has
consulted with stakeholders in the party and has informed them of his ambition.
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.”
He said his experience in the
public and private sectors make him well suited to lead the country.
Makarfi’s announcement comes
after Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president, and Sule Lamido, former Jigawa
governor, had indicated their interest in seeking the PDP presidential ticket.
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