A former senate president and presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), David Mark, has said he will revamp Nigeria’s economy within two years and also halt the intractable security challenge, if voted into office.
He said this to members of the party when he visited Otukpo, Benue state as he urged delegates of the party to vote for him in the upcoming presidential primaries.
According to a statement by his media assistant, Paul Mumeh, Mark said he has the interest of unity, stability and prosperity of the nation and that the peace and unity of Nigeria supersedes any other consideration.
While stating that Nigeria has gone through avoidable turbulent times in the last few years, he said only a man with the requisite knowledge, experience and passion for the country like him, can salvage the situation.
“I am the bridge Nigeria needs now.
I will be the bridge between the North and South and between the old and young.
I will be with you and serve the nation diligently.
I will be there for you.
I will not let you down.
I will be the last man standing.
“The situation in the country more than ever before, demands ready hands, stable character and commitment to the ideals of nation hood.
I am committed to the sanctity of our unity.
We must restore the trust and confidence in our people.
We all have a stake in Nigeria.
We have no other place to call ours,” he said.
While reminding delegates to vote wisely at the convention, he stressed that his record of service in various parts of Nigeria over the years put him in a better stead to serve the nation creditably.
The lawmaker added that he possesses the requisite executive and legislative experiences to lead Nigeria to prosperity and restore the trust and respect of the international community.
He expressed confidence that the governor Ifeanyi Okowa-led National Convention Planning Committee would do a good job.
Over the past few weeks, Mr Mark has visited past Nigerian leaders to seek their support for his presidential ambition.
Some of those he visited are former president, Goodluck Jonathan, Nigeria’s former Head of State, Abdulsalam Abubakar and former military president, Ibrahim Babangid