ANOTHER COMEDIAN JOINS THE FRAY ... A TASTE OF THE GOOD SIDE OF BUHARISM : Mark weeps as constituents present nomination form ... TheNation

President of the Senate David Mark accepted yesterday the  Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) nomination form from his Benue South Senatorial constituents to return to the Senate next year.

The nine local government council chairmen in Benue South Senatorial zone purchased the party nomination form  in Makurdi, the state capital yesterday, urging Mark to return to the Senate.

Mark, who accepted the form at a crowded gathering in his Otukpo country home, promised not to depart from the path of honour, justice and equity in the service to his country men and women.

He added: “This is the covenant with my people. This endorsement speaks volume of the immeasurable responsibility on my shoulder by my people. Please pray for me that God Almighty gives me the grace, wisdom and courage to continue to serve to the glory of God and benefit to humanity.”

The Senate president, according to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Paul Mumeh, betrayed emotion as he intermittently cleaned tears from his face on account of the overwhelming crowd surging to have a handshake with him and his wife, Helen, at the event.

The Senate President added: “For this trust and confidence repose on me, I cannot afford to fail. Let us work together as a team. I am prepared to give the last pint of my blood to serve my people diligently. Together, we can reach the promised land.

“You all defied the heat, the scorching sun to gather here for my sake, to represent you in the Senate. This is unimaginable. Your sacrifices would not be in vain.”

In his remarks, the Deputy Governor of Benue State, Chief Steve Lawani, said the endorsement of the Senate President was a confirmation of the position of the state government because of Mark’s unprecedented achievement in the Senate.

Interior Minister, Comrade Abba Moro, who earlier led a delegation to obtain the nomination form in Makurdi, the state capital, said the people of the zone were overwhelmed by Mark’s record and therefore decided to return him next year to continue the good job.