EK Clark Boldly Stood for Equity, endorsed me for President – Peter Obi

*Peter Obi

Former Governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate of Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi has extolled the leadership qualities of late Ijaw national leader, Chief EK Clark who died on Tuesday.

Obi said the late elderststesman stood for equity and fairness adding that it was for that reason that he boldly endorsed him for the presidency in the rundown to the last presidential election. Here is the full text of Mr Obi’s tribute as captured by IMAGE NEWS through his X handle: 

“Still in the mourning mood of the death of our revered father and leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, today, I received another rude shock of the death of another respected elder statesman and revered father figure, Chief Edwin Clark.

“On behalf of my family and the Obidient movement, I extend our sincere sympathies to the entire Clark Family and the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF).

“Chief Clark was a towering figure in Nigeria’s socio-political landscape and remained in the vanguard of the struggle for peace, justice, equity, and fairness in the nation.

“He remained vehemently vocal in his demand for good governance in the nation. 

“He was a true patriot whose desire for a better nation manifested in his immeasurable contributions to the nation.

“I will always cherish his support for my Presidential Campaign. 

“His bold endorsement of my presidential journey highlights his passionate desire for a New Nigeria that promotes peace, progress, productivity, equity, and fairness.

“Chief Clark will always be remembered as a symbol of courage, truth, resilience,, and patriotism. 

“His death remains a profound loss to the nation.

“I extend my condolences to the entire Ijaw Kingdom, the government, and the people of Delta State for this loss. 

“May God grant them, and all of us in Nigeria, the fortitude to bear his irreplaceable loss. May God grant him eternal rest and continue to protect and bless his family always. -PO”