Peter Obi eulogises Edwin Clark @ book launch
By Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has eulogised elder statesman and former federal Commissioner for Information, Pa Edwin Clark over his role towards nation building.
Obi who took to his Twitter handle Thursday after attending the launch of Clark’s autobiography entitled ” Brutality Frank”, in Abuja, described the nonagenarian as a big asset to Nigeria.
Mr Obi who was accompanied to the event by the National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, tweeted:
“Today, I and the National Chairman of the Labour Party, Barrister Julius Abure, were honoured to join many eminent Nigerians, including former Head of State, General. Yakubu Gowon, and President Goodluck Jonathan, at the public presentation of Chief Dr Senator Edwin Kaigbodo Clark’s seminal autobiography, “Brutally Frank.”
“The eclectic list of guests and the mammoth crowd present reflect the high esteem in which Nigerians hold Chief Clark.
“I am confident that his autobiography will fully reflect, his candour, patriotism,
and commitment to nation-building, in which his role is far beyond a footnote.
” He has set an example for other eminent Nigerians to follow in recording what transpired in their private and public services to Nigeria.
“Most importantly, given Chief Clark’s long history of service to the nation, his autobiography will no doubt serve as an invaluable sourcebook in national history to younger generations.
“I salute and congratulate Chief EK Clark for his gift of experience and courageous leadership over the years. “
