There was drama in the social media on Wednesday as Senate President Bukola Saraki reportedly threw his weight behind the Benue South senatorial re-election of Senator David Mark in a tweet from his handle @bukolasaraki.
After several conversations surrounding the tweet which featured in the hashtag #IdomaAgenda, it turned out that the account was actually a parody.
According to the @bukolasaraki tweet, the Senate was not a place for babies.
“Daniel Onjeh for Senate? When did we start admitting babies to the Senate? Start with Benue House of Assembly! Mark is the man. #IdomaAgenda”, the account tweeted.
Daniel Onjeh for Senate? When did we start admitting babies to the Senate? Start with Benue House of Assembly! Mark is the man. #IdomaAgenda
— Bukola Saraki (@bukoIasaraki) January 13, 2016
@shadyach @bukoIasaraki It’s a parody account. Calm down
— Acasa (@nubianprince10) January 13, 2016
The race for the Benue South senatorial election is heating on and the gladiators seem to have unsheathed their swords with the launch of the #IdomaAgenda hashtag on Wednesday which payed glowing tributes to Senator Mark’s contributions to the advancement of Idoma land.
Below are some tweets which featured prominently while the hashtag was trending:
Daniel Onjeh is a NO-NO for me. If you want to know those who turned NANS into Orobombo (come chop politics), Daniel Onjeh is one
— The Oracle (@AbdulMahmud1) January 13, 2016
Better to let the Daniel Onjehs fade into oblivion than to hand them a career of chop-chop in the Senate. A good Daniel will come. Not Onjeh
— The Oracle (@AbdulMahmud1) January 13, 2016
Investments in human capital is perhaps one of David Mark’s greatest achievements #IdomaAgenda pic.twitter.com/gqoTKNXmkf
— Le philosophe (@dibangoxx) January 13, 2016
Let somebody tell Onjeh to start with ward councillorship. Senate is not a place for “Greatest Gbogbo” NANS type of politics. #IdomaAgenda
— Kayode Sesan (@LordPuzo) January 13, 2016
Over 12,000 individuals across Benue State,like Daniel Onjeh of APC have had their school fees paid while in school by Sen Mark #IdomaAgenda
— May Ubeku (@Maybeks) January 13, 2016
Senator Mark is the single largest investor in the Benue , with a diversified portfolio covering Education, Sports, Media etc. #IdomaAgenda
— OchinanWata 1 (@mr_ochonogor) January 13, 2016
Senator David Mark’s effortless steering of seventh assembly is one thing that endeared him to me most. #IdomaAgenda.
— Thεό (@Shalomttheo) January 13, 2016
Daniel Onjeh of the APC who is challenging David Mark, benefitted from the former SP scholarship scheme! What a world! #IdomaAgenda
— Tha Game Changer (@ThaVincent) January 13, 2016
In a state where Idomas can’t be a governor, speaker & VC of a state owned university, David Mark has given Idoma land a VOICE. #IdomaAgenda
— Popz Phamz (@famzycool) January 13, 2016
The Otobi Water Works is a project that came as a result of David Mark’s developmental thinking. #IdomaAgenda pic.twitter.com/WksbXk8MhW
— Verified Patriot (@shrinkchido) January 13, 2016
David Mark was the one who digitalized the Otukpo telephone exchange during his military days. #IdomaAgenda pic.twitter.com/gxtwjd0O13
— Rhodwell Ikekwame (@rhodymite_) January 13, 2016
The Benue South Senatorial re-run has been scheduled for February 13, 2016.
