-David Mark applauds Idoma people for sanding by him for 16 years -The former Senate president vowed to continue to deliver to his people -Two groups volunteered to campaign for his re- election

Senator David Mark has commended his people
for standing by him for the 16 years he has
been a senator and has pledged to deliver on
his promises
The election of the former Senate president was
annulled following charges of electoral
irregularities brought by the candidate of the All
progressives Congress in the Benue south
election.
Leadership reports that ahead of the February
20, 2016 Benue South reruns election, Mark
applauded his people for standing by him for 16
years.
In a statement issued by Paul Mumeh, the
media aide to the senator on Friday, January 29,
Mark received members of Idoma Dreams and
Idoma Young Professionals who were already
campaigning for his re-run.
“I am deeply touched by this uncommon show
of brotherhood and solidarity.”
The two groups volunteered to campaign for his
re-election and Mark assured them that he was
committed to the development of Benue and
beyond.
He said: “I am deeply touched by this
uncommon solidarity. Let me also remind you
that in going about the campaign for me please
always be law abiding. I need you to be
peaceful during the pre election, election day
and post election.
“Like I mentioned before, no election is worth
injury or loss of life . I crave for a peaceful
conduct of election at all times. The choice of
representation resides with the people and
ultimately God.
“I want to thank you for believing in my
leadership and understanding that credible
representation at the Senate is of utmost
importance.
“By the grace of God, we shall triumph at the
rerun election. I will defend the interest of our
people at all times,”
Mr. Donald Ogah, the team leader of the Idoma
Dreams said returning mark to the Senate was
not negotiable “because he represents Idoma
Dreams. This battle is not for you ( Mark) but
for the survival of Idoma nation.
“We would not sit and watch outsiders
determine our future and destiny. We have a
choice in Senator Mark”.
Meanwhile, about ten groups, under the auspice
of the United Idoma Citizen (UIC), on Sunday,
January 24, urged the former Senate president,
who had been in the Senate since 1999, to step
down for other to lead.