I didn’t write new letter to Saraki, says Edwin Clark


Theophilus Onojeghen, Warri

An elder statesman and convener of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum, Chief Edwin Clark, has denied writing an open letter to the Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, saying that the letter which is trending on the social media is the handiwork of mischief makers.


Clark, who clarified that though he wrote a letter five years ago to the Senate President, the said letter written in 2013, and circulating on the social media, was aimed at misinforming and misleading the public.

In a statement he personally signed on Wednesday, the Ijaw national leader observed that the issue which prompted the letter had been adequately addressed.

He stated that he was proud of Saraki for protecting the legacies of his late father, Dr Olusola Saraki.

Clark said, “The said letter which I wrote over five years ago was written out of despair and anger, at the time, to reach Dr Bukola Saraki, who was then the Governor of Kwara State, in order to mediate in a misunderstanding between my very close friend, his father, late Dr Olusola Saraki, Waziri Ilorin, his daughter Senator Gbemi Saraki on one side, and his son, Dr Bukola Saraki.

“The circumstances that led to my writing the letter had been settled long ago. Today, Bukola Saraki is my son with whom I enjoy a good relationship. It is, therefore, surprising that this letter written over five years ago was altered in the said social media publication to suit the whims of the authors.

“Let me reinstate that the late Dr Olusola Saraki, father of the Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, was my very good friend and colleague in the Senate of the Second Republic where he was the Senate Leader. Thereafter, both of us were leaders of our respective geopolitical zones. While he was the leader of the Northern Union, I was the Leader of the South-South Peoples Assembly.

“Today, I have a duty to stand by my son, Dr Bukola Saraki, and also defend him, from any act of persecution, aimed at destroying his illustrious political career and his father’s rich legacy.”



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Mynd44, OAM4J

Well, Chief, you may think the circumstances has changed, but even till now, Saraki's actions shows the trappings of a man with zero loyalty if his personal interest is not guaranteed. He did it with his Dad, his Sister, GEJ and now PMB.

agabusta:
Well Chief, you may think the circumstances has changed, but even till now, Saraki's actions shows the trappings of a man with zero loyalty if his personal interest is not guaranteed. He did it with his Dad, his Sister, GEJ and now PMB.

The fact is that everyone you mentioned has one personal interest or the other. Does that mean Bukola Saraki should compromise and sacrifice his personal interest for theirs?

Life is all about survival with zero loyalty to the threat to one's survival.

I feel the job was hatched by the SOPHISTICATED MORONS, an APC supporter can even deny his/her 1yr old child or his name because of Buhari

Tolexander:
The fact is that everyone you mentioned has one personal interest or the other. Does that mean Bukola Saraki should compromise and sacrifice his personal interest for theirs?

Life is all about survival with zero loyalty to the threat to one's survival.

You are right, but you don't have to win always. Loyalty is a gift not possessed by everyone. Loyalty demands that in some scenarios, personal interest is put aside.

I understand that aggressive achievers are usually not loyal, but some sensitive positions require highly loyal people. Now I don't mean to equate loyalty with ass-licking.

[color=#000099][/color]your wahala and ur palava

agabusta:


You are right, but you don't have to win always. Loyalty is a gift not possessed by everyone. Loyalty demands that in some scenarios, personal interest is put aside.

I understand that aggressive achievers are usually not loyal, but some sensitive positions require highly loyal people. Now I don't mean to equate loyalty with ass-licking.

Do you know when Saraki started nursing Presidential ambition?

Saraki stepped down for Yar’adua

Will the man get to his grave before standing up for his own aspirations?

Saraki initially said he will not run if PMB wants a second term. The problem is PMB has failed and really have no right to sick Re-election. PMB also has health issues