Chief Edwin Clark Calls for Nigeria’s Restructuring on 97th Birthday

Former Federal Commissioner for Information and South-South Leader, Chief Edwin Clark, has reiterated his call for the restructuring of Nigeria to address the current security, socioeconomic, and other challenges facing the nation.

Clark emphasized the need for a more united Nigeria with increased job opportunities for the youth.

He made this call on Saturday at his Asokoro residence in Abuja during a church thanksgiving service to mark his 97th birthday anniversary.

Expressing his delight and gratitude for reaching the age of 97, Clark stressed the importance of considering restructuring as the National Assembly reviews the 1999 Constitution.

“This country must be restructured. President Bola Tinubu should address the political issues of this country for the development of all regions,” Clark stated.

“This country has to be restructured so that everybody will be equal; so that every Nigerian can aspire to the position he wants to be.”

As the leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Clark expressed fulfillment and gratitude for his life. “I feel very happy; very much reassured about my own life.

I feel very much fulfilled and I give thanks to Almighty God that I am 97. I appreciate those who are taking care of my welfare and my security. I thank Nigerians too.”

Clark lamented the current state of the nation, highlighting issues of division and inequality. “Nigeria that we have today is divided; we are not equal.

Jobs are being taken by those who think the country belongs to them. We are not united. There is no one country in this country now,” he said.

He concluded by stressing the importance of national unity, stating, “When people are united, they believe they belong to one nation, they believe the country belongs to everybody and we are all equal.

It is then we can say, let’s fight for independence, but not today.”