Browsing: Ahmed Makarfi

Makarfi was chosen to replace Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, who was tactically removed on Saturday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, the venue of the party’s National Convention

The Police had on November 20 invaded the National Assembly, locking out Speaker Aminu Tambuwal and some members of House of Representatives

Makarfi was adopted as sole candidate after his rival, Umar Faruk, withdrew from the contest following consensus arrangement made a day prior to the party’s primary in Kaduna State

According to Makarfi, the various committees do not have any major objections on the proposed figure

Makarfi, who stated this while speaking with newsmen, advised the head of the judiciary and head of the legislature to talk to each other in order to adopt a code of conduct that is good for both arms of government

The committee is investigating the alleged non-remittance of $20 billion to the Federation Account by the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation

“Definitely our chairman did not say there was any ceasefire. He said there was an understanding to enter into dialogue that could lead to ceasefire. So, he was talking about a progress indicating a process in terms of discussion,” he said