The foremost Ijaw leader, who said this in a statement to commemorate his 87th birthday coming up on Sunday (today), also asked that his birthday should not be celebrated by anyone.
He said he would not take gifts from anyone just as he called on his friends and well wishers not to place any congratulatory adverts in the media.
Clark, who is seen as a godfather to President Goodluck Jonathan said, “I believe that I have played my part, ready to depart in joy and peace. Hence, I have repeatedly proclaimed it loudly at given occasions that as a mortal being, I am now like one at a departure lounge awaiting the call to meet my creator.
“I have always prayed that that call would come when my generation had contributed its utmost best to improving the world it met. I have come to this position, believing that I have played my part, ready to depart contentedly. On my birthday last year, my position was that there were too many issues tearing the country apart for any form of celebration.
“I had decided I would just pray in my closet against Nigeria’s divisive tendencies, but my family, friends and associates thought differently, and, on their own, foisted upon me a thundering gathering at the Abuja Sheraton Hotel and Towers, to mark the day.
“I, therefore, issue this statement to all and sundry: concerning my 87th Birthday anniversary on May 25, 2014, I strongly plead that no one contemplates any form of action and activity, not even a published greeting or gift.”
Rather, he said all should join him, to pray against all evil forces, spiritual, and their human agents in the form of principalities and powers, to desist or be consumed by the wrath of God.
He also appealed to people to arise with one voice, in calling on those who know anything about the abducted Chibok schoolgirls to have a change of heart and ensure they are returned safely or face the vengeance of God.
Clark also asked Nigerians to pray to God to give President Jonathan the wisdom to “sort through the maze of briefings, some of them certainly of perfidious deception, constantly brought before him.”
Speaking on his lifetime, Clark said he had counted his days with reverent gratitude to God and that he had very many reasons to thank Him for longevity, strength and mental alertness.
The former minister said that though he was a happy man because of the long life he was blessed with, he was not happy because of the killings and the abduction of over 200 schoolgirls by members of Boko Haram in Borno State.
While appealing to Nigerians to remain steadfast in their love for the country, Clark also used the opportunity of his birthday “to appeal to Boko-Haram and all their sponsors, if they still have conscience to drop their weapons and negotiate with the Federal Government to end this carnage and destruction across the land.” Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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Grand pa. Now that u don make up ur mind to visit baba n God. I beg help us visit Sambisa forest first nd rescue these girls sir b4 u go and disharm dis notorious BH. Tanx sir.
ReplyDeleteSAKABULA, what do you mean or are you out of your senses? what can he do if this old man visit sambisa forest or do you plan to lay ambush against him? you are useless to the society.
DeleteHey this lad, you are out of your senses. Don't you have elders in your village. I don't blame you bcos you people have killed all your elders and now have the got to speak to him as this.
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Hey this lad, you are out of your senses. Don't you have elders in your village. I don't blame you bcos you people have killed all your elders and now have the got to speak to him as this.
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Respect sir. My regards
ReplyDeleteWho will not and is not? Meanwhile, when you are ready, can you please take your 'son' whom you have defended so staunchly in public so that we can have a breath of fresh air. Best wishes.
ReplyDeleteI hope the 'son' is not GEJ. Well if it is, I see you want GEJ dead. I tell u that fresh air you want to breath will elude you and everyone that wish him dead. He has not done anything that deserve him to die so be ready that all of you that wish him dead will know no peace nor fresh air. Abuse him or whatever, we'll take that but wishing him dead is really coming from a wicked soul like BH.
DeleteThe beautiful ones are not yet born while the ugly ones refused to die. Sir, when you,Buari and Tinubu were singing war songs bcos of power and wealth you didnt realize that these unpleasant words will put Nigeria in this mess. Well, remember your creator in the days of your youth when the evil days have not come. Die hard...
ReplyDeleteAnonymous 5:24pm u ar d most useless human being ever leave on earth. I know u must hv taken weeds and out of ur senses that its why u mis yawn any how. Nay pennury they worry u. U ar nt suppose to cotribute on this blog again.
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