Edwin Clark, the former Federal Commissioner for Information and a prominent leader in the South South region, penned a letter to President Bola Tinubu, urging him to prioritize Nigeria’s restructuring in the coming year. Clark highlighted the urgency of this action, citing recent violent incidents, such as the tragic killings in Plateau State, as a compelling reason for restructuring to halt such devastating bloodshed.
In his open letter, shared with journalists in Abuja, Clark emphasized that President Tinubu, both in his earlier roles and as a longstanding advocate, had consistently supported the idea of restructuring Nigeria. He pointed out Tinubu’s past endorsement of a sovereign national conference, a more comprehensive approach than the current calls for restructuring.
Clark underscored that championing restructuring would stand as a significant legacy for President Tinubu after leaving office. Furthermore, as the leader of the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum, he condemned the misconception of the situation in Plateau State as merely a communal conflict, clarifying it as an unjust, one-sided attack on innocent locals aimed at land seizure.
Clark’s letter read: “Firstly, Mr President, I want to extend my warmest wishes for a very happy New year. I pray that the Almighty God grants you good health and the strength to lead our country with even greater courage and wisdom as we enter the New year on the 1st of January 2024.
“Secondly, I would also like to express my heartfelt sympathy on the senseless and barbaric killings in plateau state. It is not only an attack on the people of Plateau, but also an attack on our President and the entire nation of Nigeria.
‘’I respectfully advise Your Excellency to take decisive action in order to bring the perpetrators of these heinous acts to justice. As suggested by others, it would be beneficial to set up a powerful commission of inquiry consisting of responsible patriotic and loyal citizens, including senior retired officers of the armed forces.
‘’This commission should conduct a thorough investigation into the killings of innocent citizens and the destruction of properties particularly in Plateau State.
“Nigerians are eager to know whether these bandits are operating within Nigeria or if they are from outside the country. It is also important to uncover any involvement, of the army in this tragic incident. The findings of the commission should be handled with precision, and the recommendations should be implemented without hesitation.”
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