Mark warns politicians against crises in 2015

Senate President, David Mark, on Thursday in Jos, warned those contesting for elective POSITIONS in 2015 not to turn Nigeria into a battle front if they happen to lose in the election, urging them to be ready to accept the peoples’ verdict at the polls.

Mark, who was in Jos to COMMISSION Senator Gyang Pwajok’s constituency empowerment and development programme held at Jos Polo ground, noted that he was confident that the government of President Goodluck Jonathan is going to create enabling ground that will guarantee free and fair elections.

The Senate President, who urged those who would lose the election “not to make Nigeria a battle ground,” stressed  that  he is fully  aware  that: ‘we have challenges in the country,” but  added  that  we are gradually overcoming them  at the moment.

Mark, who described Plateau State, especially  Jos city, as his second home, noted   that he was proud of Senator Pwajok for his meaningful contributions on the floor of the Senate  in the last two years that he (Pwajok) was elected to replace late Senator Dantong,  who died in one of Riyom, Barkinladi  crises.

According to him, Pwajok represents all shades of opinions in Plateau North, adding  that he was happy  with the quality  of people  that graced Pwajok’s constituency empowerment  and development programme.

On his part, Deputy Governor of Plateau State, Ignatius Longjan, challenged other senator’s from Plateau State to emulate what Pwajok has done to better the lots of his constituents, “saying   the people of Plateau are patiently  waiting  for them.”

Pwajok, who was highly  elated  with the presence of dignitaries  that graced his  PROGRAM , told  his guests  that within the last two years  of his election into the Senate, he has been able to make contributions to developmental improvements in  his senatorial zone in the areas of  water, electricity , community development, health and education.

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