President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed sadness over the passing of Chief Edwin Clark, describing his demise as a deeply sobering loss.
In a condolence message signed by his Spokesperson, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the President stated that Chief Clark was a courageous leader who stood for what he believed in and was never afraid to stand alone in the face of injustice.
”Chief Clark spoke for the Niger Delta. He spoke for the nation. His views and interventions on national issues were distinct and patriotic.”
Reflecting on the life of the late statesman, the President said that Chief Clark was a towering figure whose influence was felt across Nigeria’s political space for nearly six decades.
”Pa Clark, a lawyer and educationist, believed in a united Nigeria, and until his last breath, he never stopped reaching out to people from different parts of the country to work together to preserve national unity based on justice and equity.
”As an astute politician, his political opponents never doubted his words’ weight, confidence, and conviction when he spoke. Indeed, a patriot has transitioned to the great beyond.
”History will remember him as a man who fought gallantly for the rights of the people of the Niger Delta, unity in diversity, and true federalism.
”I know many generations will remain proud of how his efforts contributed to national prosperity and stability,” the President says.
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The Nigerian Leader extolled the remarkable service of Chief Clark to the nation at all levels, he recalled that he led an illustrious life marked by dedicated service at different times, to the nation and his community as a councillor, state and federal cabinet member.
“On behalf of the federal government, the President extends his condolences to the Edwin Clark family, the Ijaw nation, the people of the Niger Delta, and the government of Delta State.”
Chief Edwin Clark, former federal commissioner of information and respected leader of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), was also an advocate for resource control, economic and environmental justice in the Niger Delta.
President Tinubu prays for divine comfort for Chief Clark’s family, friends, and all those affected by this significant loss.
Chief Clark, 97, was born on May 25, 1927, in Kiagbodo, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State.
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