Gov Kefas mourns Pa Edwin, pays glowing tributes

Taraba state governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas has described Pa Edwin Clark as one of the very last icons of a generation in Nigeria’s history. He said that with the demise of the elderstatesman, the country has lost an irreplaceable encyclopedia of knowledge and a great light of guidance.

Dr. Kefas, who prayed for the repose of his soul, said Pa Edwin Clark exemplifies the best traits of leadership, especially in honesty, courage, and forthrightness. He said the PANDEF leader was a defender of democracy and a Field Marshall in the cause of humanity.

On a personal level, Dr. Kefas said the late elderstatesman played a fatherly role in his life, especially at critical moments when his advice was most needed. He said the counsels of the former federal minister have remained invaluable throughout his career.

Pa Edwin Clark, according to family sources, passed on at the age of 97. The former federal minister of communication was until his demise, the national leader of PANDEF. He has remained a consistent voice in the pursuit of social justice and resource control for the Niger Delta region.

Consequently, Dr. Kefas said Pa Clark would be immortalized by his critical and accurate appraisal of national issues in the media. He paid tribute to his resilience in the face of verbal attacks and aggressive opposition.

Furthermore, Dr. Kefas has also condoled with the immediate family of Pa Edwin Clark and the entire people of the Niger Delta. He urged them to take solace in the great life Pa Clark has led, and the unforgettable legacy he has bequeath on the nation at large.

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Emmanuel Bello Special Adviser Media and Digital Communications to Governor Kefas