Drama ensued in Jericho, a highly populated street in Otukpo area of Benue on Tuesday as residents of the area chased away contractors, who came to give the street ‘a new look’.
Former Senate President, David Mark had flagged off the reconstruction of five street roads in Otukpo.
They include, Ajene, Jericho, Otukpa, Bookshop Road and Chief Entina Road.
The project, which was flagged off on December 1 was expected to reach completion before Christmas day.
However, drama ensued on Tuesday when the contractor arrived with his equipment to commence work but residents of the street converged and asked him to quit.
The enraged residents anchored their reason on the ground that they were tired of seeing abandoned project in the street, saying that they preferred the worn out road which had been abandoned for years.
An eyewitness told our reporter that when the contractor tried to resist the order, some angry youths threatened to beat him up and confiscate his tools.
“He was forced to quit as the people were not ready to let him start the project,” a resident said.
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Posted: at 24-12-2015 10:00 AM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero
Troublemenot at 24-12-2015 10:26 AM (9 years ago) (m)
Bookshop road how funny the name is as there is no bookshop along that road Na Nitel road they for call am as the road go take you from Tiv market to Nitel
Posted: at 24-12-2015 10:26 AM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
WHAT!!??!! 5 roads Contract awarded December 1st and should be completed before 25th Dec. This should enter Guinness book of records as fastest ever roads to be completed in naija. Chai... this David Mark is a true rep of PDP....scamming thieving party. nonsense.
Posted: at 24-12-2015 10:50 AM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
I know that this man didn't do anything good to his people but I think that they should give him another chance after all when Goodluck Jonathan went back to Bayelsa his people received him very well.
Posted: at 24-12-2015 11:04 AM (9 years ago) | Hero
They want to make it clear that they don't want him, because before you know it during the elections they will rig and there will be nothing you can do about that
Posted: at 24-12-2015 11:41 AM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
These people show their dumb leaders that they may be poor, but they have their dignity; even though he eventually wins the re election through some abracadabra, he would have learnt a Lesson from people he is supposed to lead. Wonder where he gets the money he is using to execute these projects in record time of 30 days when the people have endured the hardship for 8 years. .
Posted: at 24-12-2015 11:18 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Its pay back time. Dis David Mark was Obj boy who supported his evil 3rd time bid. Now d same pple are against him and planning his down fall thru all means possible.
Posted: at 25-12-2015 08:42 PM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero
AmazingMarie at 28-12-2015 08:16 AM (9 years ago) (f)
David Mark you have been eating and enjoying your air condition tight life and forgot the people that made it possible vide their vote now the court ordered reelection go (back to the field) you now realise how important they are. you ought not be reelected. this is the sign. kudos to the people for talking out
Posted: at 28-12-2015 08:16 AM (9 years ago) | Hero
This should enter Guinness book of records as fastest ever roads to be completed in naija.
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