President Tinubu Mourns Edwin Clark
President Bola Tinubu says he is saddened by the passing of Chief Edwin Clark, former Federal Commissioner for Information and respected leader of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF).
The President, on behalf of the Federal Government, extended his condolences to the Edwin Clark family, the Ijaw nation, the people of the Niger-Delta, and the government of Delta State.
A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described his passing as a “deeply sobering loss”.
Reflecting on the life of the late statesman, the President said Chief Clark was a “towering figure” whose influence was felt across Nigeria’s political firmament for nearly six decades.
The President also called Chief Clark 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,” President Tinubu remarked.
“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.”
