Apex Igbo socio-political organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Chief Edwin Clark, noting that “Ndigbo have lost a true compatriot and reliable partner in the struggle for a nation where all ethnic nationalites deserve fair access to national weath and meaningful participation in decision making.”
Chief Clark died in Abuja on Tuesday at the age of 97.
The Igbo organisation led by Senator John Azuta Mbata said in a statement released on Wednesday, that the news of the passing of the leader of Ijaw nation and Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) was received with sadness, while condoling with his beloved family, PANDEF, Ijaw nation and Nigerians in general.
The statement signed by the Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide Ezechi Chukwu, PhD, described the late nonagenerian as a “nation builder, one of which was his service to the nation as Federel Commissioner of Information amongst others. He was a revered peace builder, an outstanding voice for regional cohesion and national unity, a strong pillar in the political development of the country, a quintessential patriot and seasoned nationalist, with undoubted commitment to the unity of Nigeria on the mantra of justice and equity
:The Greater Nigeria Conference which he co-founded with other Nigerian Patriots in Abuja in 2022 to deliberate on the emergence of Nigerian President of South East extraction is not only his demonstration of love for Ndigbo but equally aligned with his unrelenting quest for fairness and inclusiveness of all ethniic nationalites in Nigeria.
“Chief Clark’s priceless contribution to people oriented politics, authentic quest for national unity, good governance, equitable distribution of national resources, inclusiveness in democratic leadership, coupled with transparency & accountability as the hallmark of public trust are all eloquent testimonies to his outstanding character.
“We shall miss the strong voice of Chief Edwin Clark!” The statement reads.
