David Mark

Senate President · 2007–2015

PDP From Benue

The longest-serving Senate President of the Fourth Republic (2007–2015).

Record in office

A timeline of documented achievements and major decisions, each with its source.

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Senate President

5 Jun 2007 – 6 Jun 2015 · PDP

2010

Led the Senate's "doctrine of necessity" resolution

In February 2010 the National Assembly made Vice-President Jonathan acting president while President Yar'Adua was ill abroad.

Source: Wikipedia: David Mark

Preceded by

Ken Nnamani

Succeeded byBukola Saraki

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