MAKARFI'S SUPPORTERS BERATE ASARI DOKUBO; SAYS MAKARFI IS A LOYAL AND TRUSTED PDP CHIEFTAIN

Reactions have continued to trail ex-militant, Asari Dokubo over statements accredited to him in an interview he granted to the Sun Newspapers wherein, he made some uncomplimentary remarks concerning Senator Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi.

A political group, the Makarfi National Movement which is made up eminent persons and suoporters loyal to Distinguished Senator Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi have lambasted Asari Dokubo describing his statement as unfortunate, misleading and a complete falsehood.



In a statement issued on Monday and signed by its National Chairman, Mallam Imam Abubakar Lawal, the Makarfi National Movement expreseed its concerns with the statements made by Asari Dokubo which cast uncomplimentary aspersions on the integrity of their principal, Senator Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi and is capable of of is leading innocent nigerians.

The group noted that, "as supporters and strong believers in the Distinguished Senator, we are conscious of the contributions and personal sacrifices of Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi towards the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in ensuring its continued existence as a strong and united party in opposition".

"As an individual, we cannot deny Asari Dokubo his rights and privileges but these rights do not guarantee him rights to demean, malign or, misinform the public over other persons including a man of great attributes such as His Excellency, the Distinguished Senator Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi, CON whose stint as governor of Kaduna state elevated him to a pedestal reserved only for persons who have served the people meritoriously", it said..

It notedhe performance of this distinguished citizen endeared him to his people and this saw him representing his senatorial district for another eight (8) years in the Hallowed Chambers of the Senate of the National Assembly.

Senator Makarfi's emergence as Chairman of the National Caretaker Committee of the PDP was another proof of the belief of the stakeholders of the PDP in his capability to steer the party back to greatness and this manifested throughout the trying period the party was in crisis.

To prove his leadership qualities, SAM, as this gentleman with exceptional calm and disposition is fondly addressed, ensured that the PDP conducted a free, fair and transparent party national convention that has drawn wide commendation from Nigerians.

Falsehood, misinformation and outright lies will not serve any purpose in trying to portray Distinguished Senator Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi in bad light.

Asari Dokubo should pursue his campaign of calumny elsewhere but, the fact remains; should SAM indicate his interests to vie for the Presidency, come 2019, many Nigerians will stand behind his candidature and support him because:

* Makarfi is a detribalized Nigerian with great respect for all irrespective of religion, tribe or ethnicity.

* Makarfi is a calm leader with capacity to lead and build bridges across every strata of society.

* Makarfi is a pillar of true friendship, loyalty and love for what he believes in; the PDP where he has remained a unifying factor since 1999 while not allowing political gains to guide his sense of patriotism.

* Makarfi remains the candidate to lead the PDP back to its glory, come 2019 as President.

SIGNED
MAKARFI NATIONAL MOVEMENT