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From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated elder statesman, Edwin Clark, on the special occasion of his 97th birthday.
According to a statement issued by Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu said he joined family, friends, and well-wishers to celebrate an inimitable figure in Nigeria’s political evolution.
He saluted Clark for his contributions to the nation in many capacities, especially as a guide to various administrations and as a catalyst for critical discourse bordering on national development.
“As the elder statesman marks his birthday, the President wishes him many more years in good health”, the statement read.
Also, former vice president Atiku Abubakar, in a goodwill message signed his media adviser, Paul Ibe, described Chief Clark as, “a significant pillar from the old order that fortifies our fortress.”
It read: “Chief Clark has always been a vocal voice that provides guidance and wise counsels to our national consciousness.
“On his attainment of a good old age of 97, it is only fitting that we join hands to congratulate him for this milestone and to appreciate him for the forthrightness he has always supported us with.”
Atiku prayed to the Almighty God to continue to bless the old man with more strength and vitality to keep serving Nigeria and humanity in general.
Similarly, Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, in a congratulatory message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah, noted that Clark remained a consistent frank voice on issues centred on national development.
He described the foremost Ijaw leader as one figure Nigerians and, indeed, Africans had always looked up to as their role model, father and mentor.
He prayed to God to grant him more fruitful years with good health.
