Date: 2017-08-31

The Chairman of National Caretaker Committee of the PDP, Senator Ahmed Makarfi, has cautioned state caretaker committee members against contesting any elective position.

?The PDP chief also urged party members and leaders to be guided by one strategic principle: "The fact that only God gives and takes power."

While inaugurating the Lagos and Kwara states caretaker committees in Abuja, yesterday, Makarfi said it was necessary for them to abide by the party's decision in order to discharge their assignment well.

?"Your responsibility is to set up local government and ward caretaker committees. That is where the real politicking is; there is intense politicking at the local government and ward.

"As you consult to constitute caretaker committees, bear this in mind: Let those interested in elective offices begin to present themselves to be card carrying members of the party.

"Power comes from God. In whatever we do, let us be guided by this singular knowledge; you can't be too smart for God," Makarfi said.

In line with the August 12 non-elective convention of the PDP, Makarfi had inaugurated caretaker committees in Ogun, Kebbi, Borno, Kwara, Lagos and Anambra states, while those for Adamawa and Osun were pending.