🔥 Trending Ahmed Makarfi at 70: A Look at the Former Kaduna Governor's Legacy

Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi is a Nigerian politician who has held significant roles in both state and national politics ¹.

Early Life and Background

Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi was born on August 8, 1956 ¹. He is a Muslim ². Makarfi is an alumnus of Federal Government College, Enugu ⁴.

Political Career Highlights

Makarfi's political career spans several key positions:

• Kaduna State Governor (1999-2007): He served as the governor of Kaduna State for two terms, from May 29, 1999, to May 29, 2007 ¹⁵.
• Senator for Kaduna North (2007): Following his governorship, he was elected as a Senator representing the Kaduna North senatorial district in April 2007 ¹.
• Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Leadership:
• Caretaker Chairman (2015-2016): Makarfi served as the caretaker chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from 2015 to 2016 ⁷. During this period, he was notably involved in a leadership dispute with Ali Modu Sheriff over control of the party ⁷.
• Board of Trustees (BoT) Secretary: He recently resigned from his position as the secretary of the PDP's Board of Trustees (BoT) ⁵. He expressed gratitude for the cordial working relationship he had with other BoT members during his tenure ⁵.

Ahmed Makarfi is recognized for his long-standing involvement and multiple leadership roles within the PDP ⁵.