Clark insists it is the turn of Southeast to produce President of Nigeria
League of Patriots congratulates Anyim on TheNigerian News award
By Ishaya Ibrahim, News Editor
As Nigerians race towards the 2023 elections, frontline presidential aspirant, Senator Pius Anyim, has intensified his consultations with stakeholders and groups over his aspiration.
On Friday, Anyim, former Senate President and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), met with elder statesman and leader of Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Chief Edwin Clark, in Abuja.
Anyim told the elder statesman and First Republic Minister of Information that he is running for the presidency of Nigeria because he understands the challenges facing Nigeria and has what it takes to fix them.
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The former Senate President who is vying for the presidential ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) thanked God for Chief Clark’s longevity and good health and to also wish him and his family a merry Christmas.
Clark, who was born on May 25, 1927, is 94 years.
Anyim, who used the opportunity of the consultation with Clark to reflect on the state of the nation, said: “I thank God that Chief Edwin Clark will soon be 95 years old and yet he is blessed with phenomenal memory, lucid and curious mind, a benevolent heart and boundless goodwill for all men.
“I thank God for your health and will forever cherish your counsel. I will dedicate myself with full enthusiasm and conviction to advance the vision of equity in Nigeria, the unity of our nation, the peace and prosperity of all citizens.”
In his response, Clark encouraged Anyim to work hard with other leaders across the country to build consensus for equity and unity in Nigeria.
Chief Clark reaffirmed his passionate belief that the presidency of Nigeria in 2023 should go to the Southern part of Nigeria and indeed to Southeast zone.
“I encourage you and others to continue the task of persuading and reassuring other Nigerians to share that vision,” he charged.
Clark prayed for God’s blessings, protection and guidance for Anyim in his quest to become the next president of Nigeria.
Meanwhile, the League of Patriots has congratulated Anyim over the award of excellence given to him by the UK-based media group, TheNigerian News.
The League’s president, Hon. Samson Agbo, in a statement on Friday said the award was an acknowledgement of Senator Anyim’s numerous contributions to the nation’s democracy.
At an event to mark the company’s fifth anniversary in Abuja on Thursday, Anyim was honoured with the ‘Grand Icon of Democracy‘ award, which was presented by His Royal Highness, the Emir of Lafia, Justice Sidi Bage (rtd).
Congratulating Senator Anyim, the group said his record of quality service delivery and courageous contribution to the advancement of democracy in Nigeria is unrivalled.
The group eulogized Anyim as a great patriot who has carried out his national assignment with an unflinching commitment to national interest and urged other political leaders in the country to emulate the former SGF.