The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief John Nnia Nwodo has described the former Minister of Information and the leader of South South umbrella body Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Chief Edwin . E. Clark, as a rare patriot and an extra ordinary nationalist the country should be proud of.
Chief Nwodo said in a birthday message he sent to the nonagenarian who is 93 years today May 25, 2020 that his commitment to justice and truth in our land sets him out as a humanist who desire fairness in our country.
The Ohanaeze President General said that since the Independence of Nigeria nearly 60 years ago, Chief Clark has remained dogged in the struggle for a just and equitable society.
Nwodo in the message he personally signed admonished young leaders to learn a lot from the selfless quality in Chief Clark and eschew the self aggrandizement that is inherent in the leaders of today.
He said that Chief Clark’s commitment for a better and equitable Nigeria even at an age he should be resting is unparalleled and sets him out as an outstanding leader who is desirous to bequest a greater Country to younger generation.
In wishing more prosperous years ahead Chief Nwodo thanked God almighty for keeping Clark going at his age in struggle for a better Nigeria.
Empty Presidential Directives, Daily Trust Editorial of April 03, 2022