Senate President, David Mark, has assured that he will continue to advance the course of peace, unity and progress of Nigeria no matter the circumstances.
Mark said this in Otukpo, Benue State, at the weekend. He said he would remain steadfast and committed to the ideals of nationhood in a manner that would give every citizen a sense of belonging.
Responding to the resolution by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Benue South Senatorial District, endorsing him as the sole candidate for the 2015 senatorial election, Mark said, “As long as I live, I will continue to serve my people diligently and with the fear of God”.
Mark, who spoke through the Minister of Interior, Abba Moro, assured that he would not deviate from his avowed principle of fairness, honesty and justice to all, irrespective of ethnicity or religion.
He said: “I am humbled by your desire for me to continue to serve. This resolution by you is historical and monumental. It has reinforced me to continue to do all that is right to the glory of God and to the benefit of mankind.
“With God and the overwhelming support of you all, I will not fail. You have proven to be my pillar. You have found me worthy of this honour. I will not rest on my oars until the society becomes a better place for all.”
In his remark, Deputy Governor of Benue State, Stephen Lawani, said the people of Benue South have reaffirmed the position of the state government that Mark is the sole candidate of the PDP in the zone for the 2015 poll.
He noted that Mark represents the best, saying only the best can represent Benue in the Senate.
Chairman of PDP in Benue, Emmanuel Agbo, and Vice Chairman, Zone C, Moses Ajima, in their separate comments, said the people cannot afford to substitute Mark in view of his overwhelming contributions to the development of Benue.
