Deacon Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, the Immediate Past Deputy Governor of Delta State, has paid a heartfelt tribute to Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark on his 97th birthday.
Celebrating the life and legacy of the distinguished elder statesman, Otuaro in a statement highlighted Clark’s pivotal role in enhancing the Ijaw identity and his commitment to justice, unity, and good governance in Nigeria.
Chief Clark, a distinguished elder statesman and the pillar of the Clark-Bekederemo Dynasty, has long been recognised for his relentless pursuit of a better Nigeria.
Otuaro said, “As doyen of Clark-Bekederemo Dynasty, you quickly built the family to RECKON in diverse endeavours! In one rare package, you are a total embodiment of the indomitable Ijaw spirit and strengths of our heroes past, forging better perception for the Ijaw identity in Nigeria!
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“Yet, you have trudged on, detribalised; pursuing justice for all regardless of tribe and tongue, in glow of an unquenchable limelight!
“An incurable optimist, you hoped for a better Nigeria, with sincere labour! You committed to Nigeria’s unity beyond rhetorics– sending your daughter to School in post-civil war Eastern Nigeria to deepen trust, reconciliation and unity!
“You have decried democratic infractions where they exist with fearless verve! For the nation’s peace and prosperity from its oil-based economy, you made interventions on agitators to replace swords with strategy while stressing good governance. You severally escaped death by the whiskers for your uncompromising leadership in truth.”
Deacon Otuaro prayed for God’s continued blessings on Chief Clark, wishing him good health and extended influence.
