Senator David Mark clarifies why he was invited by the EFCC

He revealed that he was invited by the EFCC to answer questions on the 2015 presidential election campaign funds as it concerned Benue State. He explained that he attended to the invitation because he is a law-abiding citizen.

The former Senator also said that he gave answers to all the issues raised by the commission over the alleged financial transactions. He also said that he found it curious that anyone would think that the PDP would pay money into the national assembly’s bank account.

Senator David Mark, also said he would not be speaking publicly of the issue again.

A statement by his media assistant, Paul Mumeh reads:

“Our attention has been drawn to media reports wherein it was reported that former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark was quizzed by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over some alleged financial transactions.

“To set the record straight, Senator Mark was invited by the EFCC via a letter addressed to the National Assembly to answer questions on the 2015 presidential election campaign funds as it concerned Benue State.

“As a law-abiding citizen, Senator Mark honoured the invitation. Curiously, they also alleged that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) paid over N2b into the National Assembly’s account which he, as the then President of the Senate, allegedly shared among the 109 Senators (including PDP, ACN, and ANPP) in 2010.

“Again, to the best of his knowledge, Senator Mark is not aware of such transaction. This simply did not make sense to any right-thinking member of the society.

“Senator Mark wondered why anybody would think that PDP will pay money into National Assembly account. He however clarified all the issues raised before returning home.

“Senator Mark believes in due process and rule of law. He has maintained a clean record of public service over the years and will continue to uphold the highest standard of conduct expected of public servants.

“Senator Mark’s house has since become a pilgrimage of a sort to politicians across party lines, friends and well-wishers identifying with him at this moment.

“He, however, appealed to his supporters, friends and associates to remain calm and see his current travails as a price he has to pay for leadership.

“For the avoidance of doubt, this is the first and only official statement from the office of Sen. Mark on this issue.”