PDP celebrates elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, at 93

The People's Democratic Party (PDP) has celebrated elder statesman and former Information Minister, Chief Edwin Clark, who turns 93rd birthday.

In a birthday message on its official Twitter handle, the PDP hailed Chief Clark for his "dedication, commitment and sacrifices towards the unity" of Nigeria.

The statement reads:

"The @OfficialPDPNig congratulates highly revered and courageous elder statesman and former Federal Commissioner of Information, Chief Edwin Clark as he marks his 93rd birthday.

"The @OfficialPDPNig fervently salutes Chief Edwin Clark for his dedication, commitment and sacrifices towards the unity, stability and progress of our dear nation, especially his unrelenting effort towards the engraining of democratic ethos in our country.

"Chief Clark has continued to demonstrate an extra-ordinary zeal in championing for accountability, strict adherence to the demands of rule of law and the tenets of federalism, particularly the constitutional provisions for the rights, liberty and aspirations of Nigerians at every tier of our national life.

"The @OfficialPDPNig is thankful to God for keeping Chief Clark in good health so that our nation can continue to draw from his statesmanship, humility, honesty, courage and forthrightness on national issues.

"The @OfficialPDPNig, therefore, joins family members, friends and well-wishers in celebrating this eminent Nigerian and praying God to grant him many more years in good health to continue in his selfless service to our fatherland and humanity in general."