Mark on transparent polls

Ahead of Saturday’s Presidential and National
Assembly elections, Senate President Senator David
Mark has harped on free, fair, transparent and
credible polls as the safeguard for a sustainable
democracy in Nigeria.
Senator Mark however expressed optimism
that Nigerians have been sensitised and enlightened enough
to ensure the smooth and peaceful conduct of the elections
on Saturday.
Addressing his constituents in Otukpo, Benue
state at the end of his 2015 campaign tour , on Tuesday,
Senator Mark urged all stakeholders to play
according to the rules and ultimately allow the will
of the people to prevail.
So far; he noted that Nigerians have imbibed
democratic tenet and accepted same as the preferred form of
government that is participatory and
representative.
According to Mark: “As we embark on another
major election, let us be guided by national interest and
hold on tenaciously on all that brings peace and unity
amongst us as a people.
” l make bold to say that this election is
key to the development, peace and unity of Nigeria. Our
destiny and indeed our future is in our
hands.”
He noted that the Peoples Democratic Party
(PDP) has made enough landmark in terms of the
delivery of dividends of democracy that would earn the party
victory at the polls.
Mark therefore told his people to remain
steadfast with the PDP as the vehicle for a better
future of the nation.
He promised not to fail his people no matter the
odds saying ” l will continue to give quality
representation and be prepared to do all that is necessary
to serve. I cherish the confidence repose in me . I will not
take it for granted”.
All the traditional rulers in Benue South
Senatorial zone led the Ochi Idoma HRH, Elias ikoyi Obekpa ii
endorsed the candidature of Mark to return to the
Senate.
Signed:Paul Mumeh, Chief Press
Secretary to the President of the Senate.