By Myke Uzendu, Abuja
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on friday said that it is devastated by the news of the death of Tunde, the son of former Senate President, prominent national leader and member of the Board of Trustees of the PDP, Senator David Mark.
The deceased, Tunde Mark, was the first child of Senator Mark and was reported to have passed away in the United Kingdom after a protracted battle with cancer.
The party in a statement by its Spokesperson, Hon. Debo Ologunagba said that the death of Tunde, a very bright, energetic and brilliant young Nigerian was a very massive blow not only to the Mark family but also to the PDP family and the nation at large.
“Our Party is overwhelmed by this great loss to a very patriotic Nigerian leader; a man of immense humility, who continues to demonstrate an exceptional commitment to the unity, stability and development of our country”.
The party said that it stands with the family of David Mark, the people of Benue State and the nation at this moment of grief especially given the pains of losing a dear son.
“We are heartbroken but as the Bible teaches; in all things, we give thanks to the Almighty God in whose presence we obtain Grace and Strength in times like this. We draw solace in faith that Tunde is received in the bosom of the Lord according to the promises of God”.
While praying for a happy repose for the departed, The PDP prayed that God should grant Sen. Mark, his wife, siblings of the departed and the family the strength to bear the loss.
On the same note, the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar expressed sadness over the loss of former Senate President, David Mark’s son.
A press release signed by the Atiku Media Office, noted that the former Vice President was saddened by the news of Tunde Mark’s demise.
Atiku said, “It is with a heavy heart that I condole with the David Mark family over this loss. I share in your grief because Tunde and I had a special relationship of which I took him as a son.
“It is my prayer that God, who is the decider of all affairs, will heal all hearts that are hurt by this grief and accept the repose of his soul.”
Similarly, the former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and the National Technical Adviser to the National Campaign Council, Prince Uche Secondus also has sent a message of condolence to the former Senate President Sen. Mark on the death of his first Son.
Prince Secondus who said he received the ugly news with shock, expressed sorrow on the loss of the young Mark and described his death as a huge loss.
Prince Secondus regretted that death came too early to such resourceful and hardworking young man but noted that God his creator knows best and we cannot question him. He however said that having died in Christ Jesus, the young Mark will make heaven to the joy and satisfaction of all.
He urged Senator Mark and the entire family to be consoled by the exemplary life Tunde lived that may merit him eternal rest.
Prince Secondus finally urged the bereaved particularly the immediate family to take solace in the fact that he died leaving behind huge legacies and achievements in his short stay on earth.
