STILL MOURNING CHIEF CLARK, YAKASAI DESCRIBES HIM AS A RARE NIGERIAN
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has paid tribute to the late Chief Edwin Clark, describing him as a truthful elder statesman who believed in the unity of Nigeria. Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, a 99-year-old elder statesman, made this statement during a visit to the Clark family in Abuja.n
In a statement, the National Publicity Secretary, Chief Dr. Obiuwevbi Ominimini, revealed that Alhaji Yakasai traced his relationship with Chief Clark back to the 60s when they served as commissioners in different states. Alhaji Yakasai described Chief Clark as a very firm, just, and truthful Nigerian who believed in the unity of Nigeria. “He was a rare Nigerian whose replacement shall be difficult to find,” he added.
Chief Dr. Obiuwevbi Ominimini further stated that Chief Clark and Alhaji Yakasai became closer when they joined the NPN political party. Their relationship became even closer as they interacted on national issues of unity, justice, and development of Nigeria before Chief Clark’s passing.
The PANDEF National Chairman, Amb Godknows Igali, narrated the brief illness of Late Chief Clark and his last statement, “I love Nigeria, Nigeria is my country.” Amb Igali said that although they are bereaved, this calls for the celebration of the impactful life Chief Clark lived. Dr. Obiuwevbi Ominimini noted that dignitaries such as former Head of State, Gen Yakubu Gowon, President Goodluck Jonathan, and delegations from the Sultan of Sokoto and the Obong of Calabar, among others, have visited the Clark family. Dr. Obiuwevbi Ominimini signed off the statement.
