Senator Abba Moro, representing Benue South and serving as the Senate Minority Leader, has dismissed allegations that he insulted or incited attacks against former Senate President David Mark following his exit from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Gatekeepers News reports that Mark, who resigned from PDP on June 27, was recently appointed as the national chairman of the ADC.
Moro has denied any form of criticism or instigation targeted at Mark, contrary to claims made by political commentator Adakole Elijah.
Elijah had alleged in online posts that a political figure had “clandestinely enlisted a coterie of youths” from Benue South to verbally attack Senator Mark.
He also accused Moro of leading the charge, suggesting the senator had expressed frustration over Mark’s defection and encouraged others to do the same.
Responding in a statement on Wednesday, Moro described the allegations as “laughable, unfortunate, and uncharitable.”
He emphasised that Elijah, a former director-general of his campaign, is fully aware of the mutual respect and long-standing relationship he shares with Mark.
Moro said, “ For the records, I have never spoken a word against Senator David Mark — not before and not since his defection from the PDP.”
“In fact, I have consistently hushed supporters from making disparaging remarks about the political development in Benue South and insisted that the right of association being expressed by the defectors must be respected.”
The senator further asserted that he would never undermine someone he deeply respects saying, “As a principled public servant, I can never and will never insult Senator David Mark. What I saw in him yesterday is what I see in him today.”
“I was not brought up in the tradition of insulting elders. I hold Senator David Mark in very high esteem and will always accord him the respect he deserves.”
He further distanced himself from the use of media proxies or “social media urchins” to attack political opponents.
Moro concluded by urging political commentators like Elijah to focus on promoting unity rather than stoking divisions.
The senator said, “ Benue South is better off as a united people, and not even political platforms should make anyone demonise another.”
He advised the public to verify online claims before accepting them as facts.
