Former elder statesman Edwin Clark, who passed away at age 97, is the subject of President Bola Tinubu’s tributes.  ,
Clark’s death was announced in a statement by his family on Tuesday. Since then, tributes have poured in from top leaders in the country.
In a condolence message signed by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu stated that he had been sober when he learned of Clark’s passing.
The Niger Delta was the subject of Chief Clark’s speech. He spoke for the nation. He said that his remarks on national issues and those he made were both distinctly patriotic.
“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”, the statement quoted Tinubu as saying.
“I am confident that generations will be proud of how his efforts have contributed to the stability and prosperity of the country.”
Tinubu, who described Clark as a man of conviction, said that the educator “believed in a united Nigeria, and up until his last breath, he never stopped reaching out to people from various 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. “
The Nigerian president said the leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) will be remembered as one who” fought gallantly for the rights of the people of the Niger Delta, unity in diversity, and true federalism”.
Tinubu added, “I know that many generations will be proud of how his efforts contributed to the stability and prosperity of the country.”
‘ He Stood for Fairness, Equity, and Justice ‘
Today, I mourn the passing of an elder statesman, Nigerian patriot, and role model. Chief (Dr) Sen. Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, OFR, OON, an icon whose influence traversed Nigeria’s political scene for six decades. Teacher, educator, public servant, and politician, Chief Clark was a… pic. twitter.com/F0Nq1jwirC
In his tribute, the Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori said the late politician was a patriot, and role model” whose influence traversed Nigeria’s political scene for six decades”.
” To the people of the Niger Delta region, he was their champion. Bold, outspoken, and fearless, he stood resolute in crusading for fairness, equity, and justice for the region, “the governor wrote in a post on his X handle on Tuesday.
” His exit is also a personal loss, he was a motivator, mentor, and father to me. I will miss his wisdom, counsel, and zest for life. “
He condoled his family,  , the people of Kiagbodo in Burutu LGA of Delta State, and the Ijaw nation” over this monumental loss”.
” We can all take solace in the saying that Chief Clark came, he saw, and he conquered, “Oborevwori added.
Source: Channels TV
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