A Senior legal professional and activist, Wahab Shittu, has expressed disappointment over the deaths of Elder statesman and chieftain of the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, Ayo Adebanjo and Pan Niger Delta Discussion board chief, Well-known Edwin Clark.
Shittu described them as patriotic Nigerians whose legacies shall be remembered for his or her braveness and constancy to justice.
In a tribute he signed on Tuesday, Shittu highlighted the worth of the 2 elder statesmen’s lives, noting their i’m sure willpower to preventing oppression and advocating for the solidarity of Nigeria.
“These two distinguished Nigerians knew nothing about fear and raised their strong voices against oppression and in favour of justice and people’s emancipation,” Shittu mentioned.
Regardless of by no means resorting to violence or drive, Shittu emphasized how each leaders have been feared through oppressors for the energy in their voices and mind.
“The weapons they deployed were their strong voices and the power of robust intellect and pen, which they used in constructive engagement on governance issues,” he added.
Shittu additionally praised their trust in solidarity and shared humanity, as each males constantly old their ethnic platforms to suggest for the wider explanation for a united Nigeria.
He said, “They both believed in our shared humanity as a people and were willing to embrace elements from other ethnic groups in their quest for a united Nigeria.”
Shittu additional said that Pa Adebanjo and Pa Clark by no means faltered of their constancy to Nigeria’s purpose, whilst they grew used.
“Pa Adebanjo and Pa Clark kept faith with the struggle throughout. Not once did they waver, not once did they abandon the struggle in favour of filthy lucre,” he emphasized.
Shittu expressed self assurance that their legacy could be remembered as a part of Nigeria’s ongoing walk against solidarity and prosperity.
“Historical past shall be sort to them and record their struggles for a splendid, united, and filthy rich Nigeria.
“Life levels all men, but death reveals the eminent. Farewell, worthy patriots,” Shittu mentioned in his latter remarks,” he added.
Clark died on Monday on the day of 97.
The previous Federal Commissioner for Knowledge and South-South chief’s dying was once showed in a remark through a consultant of the nation, Prof. C. C. Clark, on Tuesday.
Adebanjo died on Friday on the day of 96.
Since their passing, tributes from throughout Nigeria have celebrated their contributions to the folk.