Pres.Tinubu Pays Tribute to Late Clark, Hailing Him as Courageous Leader

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sadness over the passing away of Chief Edwin Clark, a former federal Commissioner of Information and respected leader of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF).

Clark, aged 97 years, was born on May 25, 1927, in Kiagbodo in the Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State.

Tinubu, in a statement on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on information and strategy Mr. Bayo Onanuga, described Chief Clark’s passing as a “deeply sobering loss” and hailed him as a courageous leader who stood for what he believed in, even if it meant standing 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,” the President said.

The President also praised Chief Clark’s commitment to national unity, saying: “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.”

He added: “Chief Clark was a passionate advocate for resource control, economic and environmental justice in the Niger Delta.

“He led an illustrious life marked by dedicated service to the nation and his community as a councillor, state and federal cabinet member.

“On behalf of the federal government, President Tinubu extended his condolences to the Edwin Clark family, the Ijaw nation, the people of the Niger Delta, and the government of Delta State.”

The President prayed for divine comfort for Chief Clark’s family, friends, and all those affected by the significant loss.