Former Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party Caretaker Committee, Ahmed Makarfi, has signified his intention to contest for the presidential ticket of his party.
Makarfi, who spoke with journalists in Kaduna on Sunday, said he took the decision to vie for the party’s ticket after due consultations with the necessary stakeholders.
He said from his consultations, he felt it was appropriate for him to contest and let the members pick the aspirant of their choice.
He said he would subject himself to the will of God and the decision of the party men and women.
His words: “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.”
