Former Kaduna State Governor Ahmed Makarfi has resigned as Secretary of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party.
He cited zoning and the emergence of a new National Chairman from the North, his geo-political zone, as reasons.
Legal luminary and former Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Kabiru Turaki became National Chairman at the weekend convention held at Ibadan, Oyo State capital.
Makarfi’s resignation, dated November 17, 2025, was addressed to the BoT Chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara.
Makarfi had wanted to quit two months ago, but postponed it, following pleas by the party leadership.
Wabara had urged him to stay on until the national convention.
The former governor said his decision was guided by a long-held conviction that both the BoT Secretary and the National Chairman of the party should not originate from the same zone.
Chief Anenih was a mentor – Makarfi
Tambuwal, Makarfi pledge support for Atiku
Makarfi said: “The principal reason for my resignation then and now was, and is still, my belief that the national chairman of the party and the secretary should not come from the same geopolitical zone.
“Now that a chairman has emerged from the North West, where I come from, it is necessary to give him full space to do the needful,” he wrote.
He added that the decision was made in the interest of fairness and to avoid any perception of imbalance in the PDP’s leadership structure.
“Accordingly, I hereby formally resign as Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party with effect from today, November 17th, 2025.”
Makarfi thanked Wabara and other BoT members for what he described as a cordial working relationship throughout his tenure.
He said: “I truly appreciate the very respectful relationship between us during my period as Secretary.
Disclaimer: infonte9ja.com shall not be liable to Opinions, Articles or Features that doesn't emanate from any of its staff and management. We also wish to reiterate that such personal or sponsored opinion, article or feature does not reflect the views of the publishers of infonet9ja.com, but the writer's
For publication of your news content, articles, videos or any other news worthy materials, please send to infonetnews9ja@gmail.com | For Advert and other info, you can call 09061217047 or send a WhatsApp Message to 09061217047
““I also appreciate all Board members for their support and good relationship that prevailed during my period as Secretary.”
