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DAVID MARK MOURNS EDWIN CLARK, AYO ADEBANJO, DESCRIBES THEM AS LAST OF THE TITANS
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Nicolas Adekeye / 3 weeks
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Former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark, has lamented the passing of two elder statesmen and patriots, Pa Edwin Kiagbodo Clark and Pa Ayo Adebanjo. Senator Mark described their demise as “the end of an era, thus creating a void in Nigeria’s socio-political landscape”. In a statement, the Media Adviser to Senator David Mark, Paul Mumeh, quoted Senator Mark as describing Clark and Adebanjo as the “last of the conscience of the nation, who tirelessly fought for a progressive Nigeria of equal opportunities for all.” Mumeh added that Senator Mark noted both elder statesmen were united in their quest for an egalitarian society, free from oppression and marginalization. Senator Mark also stated that their exit is painful and regrettable, especially at this time when Nigeria needs men of good conscience and valour to address the numerous challenges. However, he noted that Clark and Adebanjo may not have seen a Nigeria of their dreams, but they have laid a solid foundation for future growth and development. Senator Mark urged the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government to immortalize Clark and Adebanjo for their selfless services and contributions to Nigeria. He hopes that the ideals of patriotism, equal opportunities, unity, peace, and progress, which the departed elder statesmen advocated, will inspire Nigeria’s future growth. Paul Mumeh stated that Senator Mark consoles the immediate families, governments, and people of Ogun and Delta States, urging them to find solace in the credible legacies left behind by the two elder statesmen.