Gov Peter Mbah of Enugu State has expressed sadness over the passing on of elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, describing him as an unpretentious federalist.
The governor said that Clark gave his all in service to God, country, and humanity at large.
Mbah, in a post on his verified X handle, @PNMbah, Tuesday, said Clark discharged his calling as a social crusader, and a champion of equity, justice, and true federalist.
“I received with rude shock the passing on of a revered statesman, Chief Edwin Clark. He was one man, whom you were never in doubt of where he stood on any national issue.
“He was a courageous leader and was not just bold and vocal, but also he was principled in his advocacy,” he said.
According to him, the Ijaw leader fought for democracy, good governance, and fiscal federalism until he breathed his last.
“This is, therefore, a grave loss, not only to his immediate family, Delta State, and the Niger Delta, but also to the nation as a whole,” he said.
The governor prayed for the peaceful repose of the soul of the late icon. (NAN)
