Ahmed Makarfi

Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi (born 8 August 1956) is a Nigerian politician who is a former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party. He was governor of Kaduna State from 29 May 1999 to 29 May 2007, and was elected Senator for Kaduna North senatorial district in April 2007. He is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Ahmed Makarfi
Senator for Kaduna North
In office
14 November 2011 – 6 June 2015
Preceded byYusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed
Succeeded bySuleiman Othman Hunkuyi
In office
5 June 2007 – 6 June 2011
Preceded byDalhatu Tafida
Succeeded byYusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed
Governor of Kaduna State
In office
29 May 1999 – 29 May 2007
Deputy
  • Stephen Shekari
    (1999–2005)
  • Patrick Yakowa
    (2005–2007)
Preceded byUmar Farouk Ahmed
Succeeded byNamadi Sambo
Personal details
Born
Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi

(1956-08-08) 8 August 1956
Makarfi, Northern Region, British Nigeria (now in Kaduna State, Nigeria)
Political partyPeoples Democratic Party
Children5
OccupationPolitician
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