Omo-Agege congratulates Edwin Clark @93, mourns Justice Ksribi-Whyte
Tunde Opalana, Abuja
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has extolled the leadership virtues of elder statesman and former Information Minister, Chief Edwin Clark on the occasion of his 93rd birthday.
While describing Chief Clark as a crusader for equity and justice, Senator Omo-Agege applauded him for his patriotism and commitment to peace.
The Delta Central lawmaker, in a special congratulatory message to the nonagenarian, . noted that he has continued to work for the nation’s unity and progress.
Omo-Agege who doubles as Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South-South, commended him for his unwavering pursuit of the unity of the country, particularly his maturity in speaking for the good of all Nigerians, promoting the South-South quest for a new developmental vision and supporting the cause of the poor and vulnerable
He prayed that the almighty God will grant the elder statesman longer life and good health.
“I heartily felicitate with you, your family and join your friends, associates and innumerable admirers to celebrate with you on your birthday and wish you good health and greater prosperity in the years ahead.
“No one is in doubt of your commitment to nation-building. You have immensely contributed to Nigeria’s growth both as a public servant and as a private citizen, offering counsel to several administrations.
“You have remained a role model to the younger generation and an icon of service and sacrifice,” Omo-Agege said.
In a different statement his media adviser, Yomi Odunuga, Omo – Agege has described the transition of former Supreme Court judge, Justice Adolphus Godwin Karibi-Whyte to eternal life as a deep loss not only for Nigeria but the world in general.
According to him, the loss is mitigated by warm memories of Karibi-Whyte’s profound and impactful contributions at state, national and international levels.
Reacting to the demise of the retired Justice of the Supreme Court, Omo-Agege urged his family members, people of Rivers State, members of the Nigerian Bar Association and Body of Benchers as well as friends and associates of the late judge at home and abroad, to take solace in his unforgettable imprints.
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“He lived a long, highly productive life but even upon his exit at 88, the retired Justice of the Supreme Court and Professor of Law, Justice Adolphus Godwin Karibi-Whyte, CFR, profoundly impacted Rivers State, Nigeria and the global community with cerebral contributions in his chosen field.
“It could be easier for many to remember his very significant contributions as a Justice of the Supreme Court and as Judge and Vice-President of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia at The Hague but his noble impact pre-dated those assignments.
“The quality of his interpersonal relationships and intellectual achievements through Kalabari National College in Buguma, Rivers State which he left in 1950, the two United Kingdom universities where he studied before coming to the University of Lagos for his Ph.D eloquently attest to his towering capacity.
“His service records at the Rivers State Ministry of Justice, the Federal Revenue Court, Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court and on numerous national assignments that included chairmanship of both the Nigerian Constitutional Conference of 1994-1995 and the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS) speak of uncommon diligence and patriotic focus.
“I pray that God Almighty will grant the soul of our dear Justice Adolphus Karibi-Whyte, eternal rest and comfort the family left behind,” Senator Omo-Agege stated.
