BY: EMMANUEL CHUKWUMA, ENUGU.
The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Senator John Mbata, and the entire Igbo nation received with sadness the news of the death of the leader of the Ijaw nation and Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Chief Edwin Clark, in Abuja, on Monday.
The President-General extends his condolences to Pa Clark” ‘s beloved family, PANDEF, the Ijaw nation, and Nigerians in general.
“We recall the different roles played by Chief Clark as a nation builder, one of which was his service to the nation as Federal Commissioner of Information amongst others. He was a revered peacebuilder, an outstanding voice for regional cohesion and national unity, a strong pillar in the political development of the country, a quintessential patriot, and a seasoned nationalist, with an undoubted commitment to the unity of Nigeria on the mantra of justice and equity
“In Chief Clark, Ndigbo have lost a true compatriot and reliable partner in the struggle for a nation where all ethnic nationalities deserve fair access to national wealth and meaningful participation in decision making.”
This was made known through a statement made available to newsmen by the publicity secretary of Ohanaeze, Ezechi Chukwu.
According to Ohanaeze, the Greater Nigeria Conference, which he co-founded with other Nigerian Patriots in Abuja in 2022 to deliberate on the emergence of a Nigerian President of South East extraction, is not only his demonstration of love for Ndigbo but equally aligned with his unrelenting quest for fairness and inclusiveness of all ethnic nationalities in Nigeria.
Chief Clark’s priceless contribution to people-oriented politics, the authentic quest for national unity, good governance, equitable distribution of national resources, and nd inclusiveness in democratic leadership, coupled with transparency and accountability as the hallmarks of public trust, are all eloquent testimonies to his outstanding character.
“We shall miss the strong voice of Chief Edwin Clark, May his soul rest in perfect peace”
