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“I received yet another shocking and saddening piece of news—the passing of a great brother and friend, Chief Edwin Clark. It was particularly distressing because we lost Chief Ayo Adebanjo, another prominent and illustrious Nigerian, only four days ago.

“Indeed, the ranks of the nation’s patriotic leadership are rapidly dwindling with the loss of dedicated and resourceful figures who have served Nigeria in various capacities. This comes at a time when their wise counsel and vast experience are most needed.

“There is no denying that Chief Clark rendered outstanding service to the nation, serving as Commissioner for Education and Finance in the former Midwestern State from 1968 to 1974. His role as the official spokesperson of the Federal Government in 1975 also remains significant. I remember him as a close colleague in General Yakubu Gowon’s cabinet. As a Senator representing the Delta Senatorial Zone in 1983, he was at the forefront of the fight for minority rights.”

Speaking further, Obasanjo noted that the late Niger Delta leader was deeply committed to his people throughout his lifetime.

“Chief Clark was a tireless advocate for the oil-producing states of Nigeria. As a foremost leader not just of the Ijaw people but of the entire South-South region, he continuously urged his people to prioritise peace and stability.

“He distinguished himself as a peace-loving, humble, and devoted patriot. A staunch believer in democracy and participatory governance, he built an impressive reputation of goodwill and affection among his people, both as a frontline politician and a community leader.

“Despite his active involvement in the national discourse, he remained non-partisan in his views and was a truly detribalised Nigerian, with friends from all regions of the country. Even in his later years, Chief Clark continued to contribute to national development as a committed nationalist.

“In 2021, he volunteered to be part of the Committee for the Goodness of Nigeria (CGN), which I convened alongside His Eminence Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, His Eminence John Cardinal Onaiyekan, and General Abdulsalami Abubakar. The committee was established to address pressing national issues, including unity, security, peace, economic revitalisation, and the welfare of women and youth,” he stated.

Obasanjo added that Clark remained relentless in his contributions to Nigeria’s socio-political development.

“For as long as I knew him, Chief Clark never wavered in his courage and commitment to progressive ideals. His contributions to national discourse were always marked by wisdom and integrity. There is no doubt that his passing has left a significant void — not just in his family and the Niger Delta region but across the nation — at a time when his experience, wisdom, and counsel were still invaluable.

“Nonetheless, we thank God that Chief Clark lived a long, impactful, and God-fearing life, dedicated to the service of Nigeria and its people. He left behind the virtues of hard work and transparency in public service, important lessons for both present and future generations.

“We should take solace in the fact that he lived a life worthy of emulation, touched the hearts of his community, and is mourned by all. We pray that the Good Lord grants his soul eternal rest and grants the Clark family the strength to bear this irreparable loss,” the former president concluded.

HonestAfonja:
2 good Yoruba aged men

Pa ayo Clark was called omo ale at old age by miscreant Yorubas


Obasanjo is being labeled Igbo by animal Yoruba

Ponu monkeys who follow the drug baron no go die well

Omoawoke:
Obasanjo, Clark is 96 years old!!
These are old men who have completed their life cycles

If you had let your children’s age mate ruled, you won’t be complaining of depletion of good leaders

iwaeda:
https://punchng.com/obasanjo-mourns-clark-laments-depletion-of-patriotic-leaders/

tommylee:
My brother God bless u a million times for this honest and provoking post, we forget too easily, who put us where we are today.............

HonestAfonja:
Thunder fire animal Yoruba and God bless normal Yoruba example Obasanjo and adeleke

Animal Yoruba need to be killed bastards

Judolisco:
Clark na huge loss no Niger delta people oh.... I don't know who else can fill his shoes... Maybe Goodluck Jonathan sha

YoungLionken:
OBJ still thinks he's relevant and his opinions matter (scoffs) nairaland sha..

The truth is, none of these old monkeys deserve respect from the youths because they're the sole cause of the serious mess/predicaments the common man is facing in this country ! But something is fundamentally wrong with the typical Blackman and so called respect for elders. While typical Nigerians see elders through age, I for one see elders through impacts,/examples/foot steps..

If you are not insane, how do you expect to respect so called elders who intentionally stole and drew the country back to stone age!? So you really expect me to respect/regard/honour the likes of Atiku, OBJ, BAT, Buhari,

One impressive thing about the Whites, you will never see an old white man misbehaving with another just because he's older, he tries it, they put him where he belongs..

highchief1:
jonathan no get the energy.jonathan wey no want problem.clark was very fearless

Judolisco:
Jonathan as vice president settled d Niger delta crisis... Hope you remember? He is d reason why dokubo and tompolo left d creeks