A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress and former senatorial candidate in Benue South, Daniel Onjeh has written a thought-provoking letter to former Senate President and the senator representing his zone at the national assembly, David Mark on the happenings in Agatu area of the state.
Onjeh said Mark’s refusal to act and speak up against the damages done to the people of the agrarian community by herdsmen was no longer golden.

The former students’ unionist in the letter sent to DAILY POST, drew Mark’s attention to the untold hardship, pain and hunger Agatu people were being subjected to as a result of the attacks on them by the Fulani herdsmen.

Onjeh in the letter said it was unfair for Mark, who happens to be the frontier of the ‘Homeland Defence’ to keep mum over the renewed attacks on the community this year.
The letter reads:

“It is with the greatest sense of humility that I write to seek your intervention on the above subject which falls squarely within your purview as the leader and representative of the Idoma and people of Benue South in the senate.

You will recall that the Agatu people have suffered incessant attacks by Fulani herdsmen, the last, being the deadliest, claimed several lives and caused the destruction of property worth hundreds of millions of naira.

The survivors of the herdsmen invasion of Agatu, majority of whom are still languishing in acute deprivation are still mourning loved ones lost in the crisis or nursing their (physical or psychological) wounds, or both.

It is important to commend you and other concern citizens at this juncture, for providing relief materials to the internally displaced persons of Agatu shortly after the assault on their communities.

A year after the attacks, the Agatu people are still grappling with the challenges posed by the humanitarian crisis that ensued. Their devastated communities are yet to be reconstructed.

Agatu and its inhabitants are too important to be ignored. It is worthy of mention that the people have contributed immensely to the economic growth of Nigeria in the area of agriculture and fishery. Their local government area have always been a crucial part of political developments in Benue South, and by extension, Benue State at large.

You will agree with me that addressing the Agatu situation is by far beyond the capacity of any individual, and in a sense, even beyond that of the state government, which has limited resources and control over the security agencies. The Agatu people and community are in dire need of federal presence that would have a substantial impact in the area to the extent of bringing them out of the woods.

While appreciating that your influence in the senate may be limited by the fact that your party is in the minority, with due respect, the general concern about the attack of herdsmen on communities in the nation cuts across party lines. For instance, it took the amplified voice of the PDP Sen. Danjuma Laah, representing Southern Kaduna in the hallowed chamber, to draw global attention to the pogrom unleashed on his people by marauding herdsmen. Sen. Laah’s loud voice complimented and magnified the outcry of Southern Kaduna people. This forced the intervention of the Federal Government and propelled the prompt provision of adequate relief materials to various IDP camps in the area and the establishment of a military battalion around the affected communities.

The Agatu crises, which were much larger scale than the latter, got far less attention or concern. Instead, the crisis is taking ugly dimensions by the day.

Virtually all the school aged children are at home; majority of the women and youths, whose preoccupations were mainly farming and fishing, are redundant. As it is said, “An idle mind is the devil’s workshop.” This web of frustration, if left unchecked, can constitute a serious security threat.

Already there has been a fracas between some youths of the community and security agents which led to the death of a soldier. But for the intervention of the Benue State Governor, H.E Dr. Samuel Ortom, we would have witnessed a replica of Odi and Zaki Biam-military reprisal. While I seize this opportunity to condemn in the strongest of terms, the youths involved in this unpatriotic and dastardly act, I send my condolence to the Nigerian Military, and the family of the slain soldier. I crave their patience to wait for the Benue State government to fish out the culprits as promised.

May I also urge that you plead with the military top brass so as to pacify them and avert the possibility of a reprisal on the community. It is your voice alone, in all of Idoma land, that has the weight of moral authority to assuage the Army’s grievance and prevent a reprisal.

Sequel to the foregoing, I humbly make this passionate appeal to you in your capacity as the senator representing the good people of Benue South: Let your cry about the plight of the Agatu people echo loud on the floor of the senate to the high heavens. Garner the support of your colleagues to pressurise the Federal Government to consider the reconstruction of Agatu and establish a military battalion, or mobile police squadron, to provide the minimal enabling environment and allay the fears of the indigenes of the area to enable them return to their socio-economic activities.

Finally, I wish you sound health and God’s guidance as you represent the people of Benue South in the 8th Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Thank you in anticipation of your positive action.”

source:https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=4872794119642301901#editor/target=post;postID=8261719791640325628

And the governor doesn't care, he is busy carrying APC matter for head

its really sad.


but its like karma is paying all of them back.


the middle-belt and the northeast are those the hausa-fulanis used to kill the igbos in an unjust and unprovoked war called the Nigerian Civil war.

it seems they are all receiving their recompense!

Hmmmmmmmmm there is God in everything we're doing

Mark he no go talk them don cage him life

David who

You first need to understand how indigenes from Benue and Kogi act wen u are in interactions with them, so you can know why things are always wat dey are with them...

Can't you see how their governor is??

Is David Mark still in existence in Nigeria politics? It's been awhile I heard of that name. Senator for 16 years and a former senate president just went into oblivion like that. Who do you like this, David son of Mark?

What is David Mark going to do for you change voting zombies?

Instead of directing this rubbish cry to David Mark why is the zombie author not directing his cry to his fellow zombie and clueless Tivi governor?

Useless people everywhere

nwaanambra1:
its really sad.


but its like karma is paying all of them back.


the middle-belt and the northeast are those the hausa-fulanis used to kill the igbos in an unjust and unprovoked war called the Nigerian Civil war.

it seems they are all receiving their recompense!

Idomas and Tivis formed the bulk of criminals employed to plunder Biafra.

Karma is definitely a Nigerian

nwaanambra1:
its really sad.


but its like karma is paying all of them back.


the middle-belt and the northeast are those the hausa-fulanis used to kill the igbos in an unjust and unprovoked war called the Nigerian Civil war.

it seems they are all receiving their recompense!

did yhu knw why u keep going down most everyday? is because of ur mindset

David Mark is still shocked he's no longer the Senate President. He will forever remain mute in the Senate chambers.

Sorry for Agatu people

The Bloods you are Sharing will answer

Mark ure sitting on a fence abi?

No matter how tall the fence is
It will break!!!

Then you will fall on one side
We're here watching

When he was the Senate President, they were killing the people fro his state and he never did anything about it.

Is it now that he is just an ordinary floor member that he will do something?

Gbagbe Oshi!!!

seems Benue is now d new scape goat, God have mercy.

nwaanambra1:
its really sad.


but its like karma is paying all of them back.


the middle-belt and the northeast are those the hausa-fulanis used to kill the igbos in an unjust and unprovoked war called the Nigerian Civil war.

it seems they are all receiving their recompense!

you are a waste of sperm

GodIsFoolish:
And the governor doesn't care, he is busy carrying APC matter for head

Governor by name only! I wonder why people voted for him...hope they have learnt their lessons now

ProudArewa:
you are a waste of sperm

truth hurts so badly bro!

Lol RHLs self

fakeprophet:

did yhu knw why u keep going down most everyday? is because of ur mindset

no matter how down u may presume i go - AM STILL WAY ON TOP OF YOU!

NuclearWinter:


Idomas and Tivis formed the bulk of criminals employed to plunder Biafra.

Karma is definitely a Nigerian

You must be a fool

Inconsequential Muppet

I think benue is one state that will certainly go back to PDP in 2019 with little or no campaign. The governor is a waste pipe

Mark doesnt represent Benue South, he only represents his pocket.

As far as what is happening doesnt affect his pay cheque or say Otukpo at best, he doesnt bloody care.

I feel for the people of Agatu and hope they find the lasting peace they crave.

Now look at that idiot jumping up and down celebrating this as though he just won some medal. Not a single flat head would call him to order, matter of fact, they'd contribute likes to him. When someone does same to them, they start spitting smelly saliva all over the forum proclaiming everyone hates them. How can anyone love you with such barbaric attitude?

omenkaLives:
Mark doesnt represent Benue South, he only represents his pocket.

As far as what is happening doesnt affect his pay cheque or say Otukpo at best, he doesnt bloody care.

I feel for the people of Agatu and hope they find the lasting peace they crave.

Now look at that idiot jumping up and down celebrating this as though he just won some medal. Not a single flat head would call him to order, matter of fact, they'd contribute likes to him. When someone does same to them, they start spitting smelly saliva all over the forum proclaiming everyone hates them. How can anyone love you with such barbaric attitude?

Don't mind that inconsequential fool

[s][/s]omenkaLives:
Mark doesnt represent Benue South, he only represents his pocket.

As far as what is happening doesnt affect his pay cheque or say Otukpo at best, he doesnt bloody care.

I feel for the people of Agatu and hope they find the lasting peace they crave.

Now look at that idiot jumping up and down celebrating this as though he just won some medal. Not a single flat head would call him to order, matter of fact, they'd contribute likes to him. When someone does same to them, they start spitting smelly saliva all over the forum proclaiming everyone hates them. How can anyone love you with such barbaric attitude?

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Nobody is celebrating the news. You are the one celebrating the killing of your people.

Shut up and face front.

Elnino4ladies:



Don't mind that inconsequential fool

The thing is, they just dont realise a hundred bad news may originate from their cursed enclave before the day runs out. Yet, they'd be the first to always roll out the drums in celebration of other people's misfortune.

Na my own dey peper dem pass. They know i kmow where and when to hit them and make it count.

[s][/s]omenkaLives:
The thing is, they just dont realise a hundred bad news may originate from their cursed enclave before the day runs out. Yet, they'd be the first to always roll out the drums in celebration of other people's misfortune.

Na my own dey peper dem pass. They know i kmow where and when to hit them and make it count.

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Shameless bigot.

You are not hurting anybody, you are the one hurting yourself.

You can't even hurt a fly.

Mark never left Agatu behind.if he doesn't speak out, it doesn't mean he is not with them. I can tell you from a reliable source that Mark support them monentry and other wise.