Pa Edwin Clark (May 25, 1927 – February 17, 2005).
Pa Edwin Clark . A Nigerian nationalist, Izon and Niger Delta Leader, elder statesman, parliamentarian, lawyer, politician and distinguished public servant has passed on, along with revered Pa Ayo Adebanjo at 90, a radical and progressive politician, lawyer, elder statesman, patriot and nationalist of Yoruba extraction. Both men stood doggedly for justice in the administration of the Nigerian state. They were fearless and outspoken on state and national issues.
It would be an overstatement to say that Nigeria is in a state of intense pain and struggle for survival. There is, therefore, the need for studied and deep introspection for it to reclaim and reconstruct its history in its true image of character, integrity, and accountability through virile and patriotic leadership. Not leadership forced upon the nation through political expediency.
As a corollary, may I, with humility, passionately appeal to members of my constituency, the press – the fourth estate of the realm. Specifically, Section 22 of the Nigerian Constitution, as amended, enjoins the media to uphold the responsibility and accountability of government to the people. The press, therefore, must rise to this constitutional duty and see it as a compelling challenge by instigating a constructive engagement on these crucial matters as aforementioned.
“The press still lacks the courage to speak the truth when it ought to have done so, particularly if it affects certain individuals, groups or sections or tribes.”
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