Pa Clark Was A Patriot, History Will Remember Him- Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has expressed his deep sadness over the passing of Chief Edwin Clark, former federal commissioner of information and respected leader of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF.

The magazine reported that Chief Clark, died on Monday at the age of97.

In his condolence message, President Tinubu, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga described Clark’s death as a huge loss to Nigerians, praising his “dedicated service, at different times, to the nation and his community as a councillor, state and federal cabinet member. “

Reflecting on the life of the late statesman, the President says Chief Clark was a towering figure whose influence was felt across Nigeria’s political firmament for nearly six decades.

The President described him as a courageous leader who stood for what he believed in and was never afraid to stand alone in the face of injustice.

Tinubu: ”Chief Clark spoke for the Niger Delta. He spoke for the nation. His views and interventions on national issues were distinct and patriotic.

”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.”