Owing to the contentious rivalry between the contenders of the Benue south senatorial seat, the oppositional stands of their respective parties, and what has been made the political norm in Nigeria, one would expect the All Progressive Congress, APC, to further challenge the victory trophy lifted by David Mark at the poll, yesterday.

Instead of this, the APC quickly congratulated the giant candidate of the opposition party who is returning to the National Assembly for the 5th time.

Trailing this congratulatory message, however, Nigerians have thrown up mixed reactions. At a moment when some commended the winner,others commended the lost party for the spirit of sportsmanship. As expected, some lashed out at the winner at his euphoric moment of victory. In other tweets, many discredited  the congratulatory message.

See APC's congratulated message to David Mark on Twitter and Nigerians' reactions below...

Congratulations to Senator David Mark, who has just been declared winner, Benue South Senatorial rerun election
pic.twitter.com/UiApDLGbHZ
— APC Nigeria (@APCNigeria)
February 21, 2016



@APCNigeria yes i like this! This is the spirit of
sportsmanship. https:///yyhOpodf9R
— segilola adeyemi
(@segilolaa) February 21, 2016

@APCNigeria . Good d APC can congratulate rather than run 2 the court & cry blue murder guess it’s now settling in that propaganda is futile
— pete (@ipglow) February 21,2016

@apcnigeria 4 once in a lifetime, APC said
congratulations. Waoh!
— Bro Dom (@BroDom7) February 21, 2016

So @APCNigeria are gradually becoming true democrats.Unlike before, they can now congratulate their opponents. Good one!
— Jorge (@jorge371114) February 21, 2016

@APCNigeria You gave a good fight! David Mark’s victory was not humiliating. #NoLandslide
@sapiosanct @PdpNigeria
@APCUKingdom @inecnigeria
— Ishaq ﺇﺳﺤﺎﻕ
(@egbojalaughter) February 21,2016

@apcnigeria how about the money spent for re-run? R u guys talking about the ‘wastage’ this isn’t the time to waste money on thirst 4 power!
— Irieguna Jacquelyn
(@ifeomairieguna) February 21,2016

@APCNigeria keep your congratulations. Mark doesn’t need it. Have you congratulated Sylva? Hypocrite!
— Gomez (@Gomeznsude)February 21, 2016

@APCNigeria where are you r vuvuzellas that was posting the contrary? David Mark remains the Parliament Ceazer
— Swagg Dad
(@OwunariGeorge) February 21, 2016

@apcnigeria This is how you will congratulate @PDPNigeria come 2019 by Gods Grace
— EromoseleJosh
(@eromoselejosh) February 21,2016

@APCNigeria @its_kingblaze
@PdpNigeria @APCUKingdom
@inecnigeria this is so cool..
By congratulating an opposition.. Your party is cool.
— Ajayi Olasunkanmi(@carlsunkky) February 21,
2016

@APCNigeria Congratulations to you the crowned prince of Idoma Land. Your people have spoken in unison. Vox populi vox dei.
— Emeka Eustace Okeke
(@emekaokeke4u) February 21, 2016

@APCNigeria when pple n Nigerians celebrate mark
victory as if he made heaven dats d height of our problem we praise n worship rogues!!!!
— Raphkizito (@Raphkizito) February 21, 2016

Ok

Aiit

Good.