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The name Dr. Edwin Clark has become one household name many Nigerians eulogies virtually in all parts of the country, especially at the Niger Delta region.   During the unveiling of his book titled " Brutally Frank"  the president Urhobo Leadership Forum, Chief Jonathan Esin described Dr. Clark as an elder statesman known to be very passionate when advocating for fairness, objectivity and inclusiveness when it comes to governance. Addressing newsmen, he said he met him while in school at the Amadu Bello University when he was a commissioner of the old Bende state, stressing that he has  ever been energetic in pursuing what he believes in. Chief Esin further called on Nigerians to emulate Dr. Edwin Clark for his continuous inputs to nationa building, noting that he has been very frank in handling national issues and could be likened to "the voice crying in the wilderness" as pertaining the agitation for the development of Niger Delta region.

President Bola Amed Tinubu has assigned ministerial portfolios to cabinet members who successfully passed screening. However, swearing-in is said to commence in no distant time.

Ahead of the Edo state governorship election in 2024, there are yearnings for power rotation.  Odiahi Thomas said what the state needs now is a youthful governor that will continue in bringing development to the state which he noted that Rt. Hon. Marcus Onobun is the best choice. According to him, "Rt. Hon. Marcus Onobun is one man that possesses all the prerequisites that should be found in anyone willing to take over the mantle of leadership of Edo from Governor Godwin Obaseki. "He is a young man with vast and robust understanding of what governance entails and should be. Haven't worked with the Obaseki led administration as the Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Marcus Onobun knows the aims, objectives and importances of the MEGA AGENDA of Governor Godwin Obaseki and thus will ensure full sustainability of all its ideas and quest. "He is one of the brightest and strong political force from Edo Central and does not need any further intro

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