PDP Salutes Mark, Ekweremadu, Others On Successful Stewardship

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commended immediate-past Senate President, Senator David Mark and his deputy, Senator Ike Ekweremadu for the mature and patriotic manner they conducted the affairs of the last Senate especially in stabilizing the upper house, which contributed immensely in deepening the nation’s democracy.

Senate President, David Mark

In the same vein, the party commended the immediate-past Speaker of the House of Representatives, Sokoto State Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal and his deputy, Hon. Emeka Ihedioha for their efforts in steadying the ship of the last House despite unpredicted daunting challenges.

PDP National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh in a statement on Sunday said the leadership of the party notes the efforts of the last National Assembly under the Chairmanship of Senator Mark in ensuring unity among lawmakers and leading the federal legislature to provide the much needed direction for national development.

The party also showered encomiums on Hon Ihedioha and other PDP leaders in the last House of Representatives for their steadfastness to the party and the nation at large.

“The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and members of the our great party nationwide appreciate the commitment of our leaders and members in the Seventh National Assembly for their selfless contributions to the development of our nation.

“Indeed, we are pleased to underscore that in line with the undying values, tradition and manifesto of the PDP, our leaders and members in the last Senate and House of Representatives respectively, amply demonstrated that the true essence of statesmanship lies in employing its uncommon values to the benefit of the people rather than self and for this, we are very proud of them”.

This, the party said “reflects in their commitment in oversight functions as well as many landmark people-oriented legislations especially the amendments to the 1999 constitution to further reflect the wishes and aspirations of the citizens while strengthening the unity and stability of the nation.”

It also listed the passage of Freedom of Information Act, which further guarantees personal freedom and greater transparency in governance; amendments to the Electoral Act for credible, free and fair elections which the nation enjoys today at all levels, among scores of other important legislations passed under the PDP-led National Assembly.

The party said it is particularly satisfied that the out-going PDP leadership in the National Assembly laid very solid foundation upon which the nation’s legislature can always leverage for greater productivity in the interest of all.

PDP Salutes Mark, Ekweremadu, Others On Successful Stewardship