President of the Senate, Senator David Mark, has further advanced reasons why the National Assembly Caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) endorsed the continuity of President Goodluck Jonathan in office beyond 2015.
He said President Jonathan has demonstrated trust, dedication and steadfastness to the service of his fatherland.
Mark, who led both PDP Senators and members of the House of Representatives to the declaration rally of the President, added that the endorsement of Jonathan was based on the need for his people-centered transformation programme to be executed to its logical conclusion.
In a statement issued by his chief press secretary, Paul Mumeh, the Senate President listed the positive revolution in the agriculture, aviation, power, telecommunication and education sectors, among others, where the Jonathan administration needed to stay on for consolidation for the good of all citizens.
Mark also pointed out that the endorsement was in conformity with the trend in advanced democracies of the world where performing incumbent officeholders are given the right of first refusal to re-contest.
Senator Mark was of the opinion that the laudable programmes initiated by President Jonathan may be truncated if he declines to continue in office.
The National Assembly, he assured, will continue to support and indeed provide the needed legislative framework for the Executive under Jonathan to continue to deliver the dividends of democracy to the Nigerian people.
He acknowledged the raging security challenges facing the country and expressed optimism that the problem is surmountable “if every Nigerian drops the toga of ethnicity, religion or political affiliation and resolve to work together to end the menace.”
He therefore pleaded with all Nigerians to close ranks and fight on a common front to defeat the terrorists putting asunder to the peace, progress and unity of Nigeria.
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