Benschop counting on record to become citizen’s voice in parliament

Mark Benschop

In his first local political run, rights activist Mark Benschop isn’t delusional about his chances of winning the presidency. Instead of aiming to be the next government, he and members of his Independent Party (IP) have set their sights on the National Assembly, where he believes they can be the voice of the people based on a proven track record of fighting for the rights of citizens.

“Once in Parliament, we will fight for their [citizens] rights and remind whoever forms the next government that they have to ensure that the people are not taken advantage [of]. We will become the voice of the people. Whoever is the government should have to come to us for that deciding