David Mark at a Press Conference
TVC E, POLITICS – After losing the exalted number three position to the hitherto opposition party’s candidate following his party’s electoral flaws at the 2015 general elections, David Mark returned to the red chamber as a floor member. His predicament was compounded when the election petitions tribunal upturned his victory.
But the two term Senate president bounced backed on Sunday and won the rerun election that was keenly contested between himself and Daniel Onjeh of the All Progressives Congress.
David Mark, former Senate President and winner of the February 20 Benue South Senatorial District re-run election, appealed to his main challenger, Daniel Onjeh of the All Progressives Congress, APC, to join him in moving Idomaland forward.
Mark made the call on Sunday during his first press conference after the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC declared him winner.
“I want to thank all sons and daughters of Idomaland because this victory is for us, not for David Mark. I also want to urged those whose political interest might have clashed with mine to join hands with me in moving Idomaland forward,”he said.
He declared that election is over and all efforts must be geared towards the betterment of the people.
“I want to thank the people of zone c for their support and promised that I will not disappoint them.
“The election is over and I am ready to serve Idomaland again,” he added.
Dismissing calls by the APC that the election should be declared inconclusive, Senator Mark said his major concern is on how to ensure that Idomaland is better than it was in the past, adding that strength is in unity.