Some governors’ achievement claims are mere propaganda —Mark

From ADETUTU FOLASADE-KOYI, Abuja
Senate President David Mark yesterday took stock of the delivery of
democracy dividends in the states and declared that some state
governors have merely engaged in propaganda with nothing on ground to
show for their performance.
Mark made this remark while declaring open a two-day retreat for the
Senate Press Corps in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital.
"We have cases of governors who claimed they have constructed tunnels
but you cannot find them. Wehave cases of overheads and you could not
see them. We have cases of those who claimed they constructed dams and
there were no dams," he said.
Mark, however, commended Governor Godswill Akpabio for the
transformation of the state in the areas of infrastructure. His words,
"Governor Akpabio has demonstrated an uncommon courage and the
political will, despite criticisms from his enemies, to transform the
state through development of infrastructure. The state has within the
short period of Akpabio's tenure witnessed tremendous
transformation."
In his opening remarks, Akpabio advised the media to desist from
publishing negative stories about thecountry but concentrate on the
positive sides. "Good news has a lot to do with the image of not only
the Senate but Nigeria. Let's change the face of the country and look
for good news that can mold Nigeria and democracy", he enjoined the
media.
Akpabio described the Senate as a "soothing balm" that "handles
national issues maturely to give hope, adding that "Mark's humility is
worthy of emulation".