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Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
President Muhammadu Buhari on the occasion of former Information Minister, Chief Edwin Clark 92nd birthday anniversary, has described him as partner for peace.
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, in a statement said Buhari in his tribute to Clark, who served as Information Minister during the regime of General Yakubu Gowon, noted that “even if you don’t agree with the elder statesman sometimes, you must acknowledge his patriotism and commitment to peace.”
According to Buhari, “peace building is one of the greatest contributions we should expect of our elders, and I am proud that Chief Edwin Clark has played this role remarkably during trying times in our country.”
He further described the nonagenarian as a man of strong convictions who doesn’t hesitate to speak his mind on national issues, adding that “this gentleman expresses his mind without malice, one of the outstanding virtues of a statesman that he is.”
“While felicitating with you on this joyous occasion, accept my best wishes and deepest goodwill of my government. You have served your country with distinction and untainted record.
“You should be proud of this legacy. The country would always look up to you to tap from your fountain of wisdom,” he said.
