President Tinubu: How Historical past will bear in mind Chief Edwin Clark

President Bola Tinubu stated he’s deeply saddened by the passing of Chief Edwin Clark, former federal commissioner of knowledge and revered chief of the Pan-Niger Delta Discussion board (PANDEF).

In a press release issued on Tuesday, the president famous that historical past will bear in mind Chief Edwin Clark as a person who fought gallantly for the rights of the folks of the Niger Delta.

He added that Chief Clark led an illustrious life marked by devoted service, at completely different instances, to the nation and his group as a councilor, state and federal cupboard member.

He labelled Clark as a passionate advocate for useful resource management, financial and environmental justice within the Niger Delta.

On behalf of the federal authorities, the President prolonged his condolences to the Edwin Clark household, the Ijaw nation, the folks of the Niger Delta, and the federal government of Delta State.

He additional described Clark’s passing as a deeply sobering loss.

Reflecting on the lifetime of the late statesman, the President stated Chief Clark was a towering determine whose affect was felt throughout Nigeria’s political firmament for almost six many years.

The President said that Chief Clark was a brave chief who stood for what he believed in and was by no means afraid to face alone within the face of injustice.

The president stated: “Chief Clark spoke for the Niger Delta. He spoke for the nation. His views and interventions on nationwide points have been distinct and patriotic.

“Pa Clark, a lawyer and educationist, believed in a united Nigeria, and till his final breath, he by no means stopped reaching out to folks from completely different components of the nation to work collectively to protect nationwide unity based mostly on justice and fairness.

“As an astute politician, his political opponents by no means doubted his phrases’ weight, confidence, and conviction when he spoke. Certainly, a patriot has transitioned to the good past.

“Historical past will bear in mind him as a person who fought gallantly for the rights of the folks of the Niger Delta, unity in variety, and true federalism.

“I do know many generations will stay pleased with how his efforts contributed to nationwide prosperity and stability.”

President Tinubu additional prayed for divine consolation for Chief Clark’s household, mates, and all these affected by this vital loss.