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Fives Years Letter: Elder Statesman, Edwin Clark, Replies Critics, Says ‘I Stand by Saraki

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8 years ago

August 14, 2018

Eric

The leader of the South South Peoples Assembly and respected elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, has reacted to the letter making the rounds in the media, purportedly written by him against the person of the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, saying that the letter was written five years ago to settle the rift in the Saraki family at the time.

In a letter dated August 13, 2018, and signed by the statesman himself, Chief Clark therefore, advised the general public to disregard the letter, as it is the hand work of mischief markers, adding that the Senate President is his son with whom ‘I enjoy a good relationship’.

Below is full text of Chief Clark’s letter:

13^th August, 2018

RE: PERSONAL LETTER TO SEN. BUKOLA SARAKI, THE ELDEST SON OF MY BOSSOM FRIEND, THE LATE SEN. DR. OLUSOLA SARAKI, FORMER LEADER OF THE 2ND REPUBLIC SENATE.

A REJOINDER –

My attention has been drawn to a letter (albeit altered) on the above subject matter currently being circulated in the social media, with the intent to misinform and mislead the reading public.

The said letter which I wrote over 5 years ago was written out of despair and anger, at the time, to reach Dr. Bukola Saraki, who was then the Governor of Kwara State, in order to mediate in a misunderstanding between my very close friend, his father, late Dr. Olusola Saraki, Waziri Ilorin, his daughter Sen. Gbemi Saraki on one side, and his son, Dr. Bukola Saraki himself. The circumstances that led to my writing the letter have been settled long ago. Today, Bukola Saraki is my son with whom I enjoy a good relationship. It is, therefore, surprising that this letter written over five years ago was altered in the said social media publication to suit the whims and caprices of the authors.

Let me reinstate that the late Dr. Olusola Saraki, father of the Senate President, Sen. Dr. Bukola Saraki, was my very good friend and colleague, in the Senate of the Second Republic where he was Senate Leader. Thereafter, both of us were leaders of our respective geopolitical zones. While he was leader of the Northern Union, NU, I was Leader of the South -South Peoples Assembly, SSPA.

When the Northern Union, under the leadership of late Dr. Olusola Saraki was campaigning for a President of Nigeria from northern extraction, I also led the SSPA to campaign for a President to emerge from the South-South Zone. However, in the interest of peace and harmony of our dear country, we held series of meetings in Warri, Delta State, and in Abuja, which eventually culminated into an acceptable consensus on the platform of equity and justice for all. Our friendship blossomed and we remained great confidants until he left to be with the LORD, some seven years ago.

Today, I have a duty to stand by my son Dr. Bukola Saraki, and also defend him, from any act of persecution, aimed at destroying his illustrious political career and his father’s rich legacy.

This opportunity presents itself for me to remind all Nigerians that my late friend, Dr. Olusola Saraki was one of the most outstanding Nigerians, ever, in his chosen medical profession, in business and above all in the building of our democracy of which he was the Leader of the Senate in the 2nd Republic where he was loved and respected by all Senators, some of whom were our founding fathers. The upstart political leaders who tried to deride his land mark achievements should therefore, take heed and redress from their actions. I, therefore, do not care whose ox is gored. It is petty, irresponsible, wicked and mischievous for any person or group of persons to use my open letter which I wrote as far back as 2013, for cheap cheap political points.

I wish to admonish every mischief maker to beware of any evil intent to surreptitiously manipulate and make issue out of this to score cheap political milestone that the spirit and content of the original letter was not intended for.

Chief Dr. Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, OFR, CON

Senator of the 2nd Republic of Nigeria

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Certificate Forgery: Group Seeks Tinubu’s Disqualification from 2027 Election

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1 day ago

June 29, 2026

Eric

The Centre for Reform and Public Advocacy (CFRPA) has filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Kano seeking the disqualification of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from the 2027 presidential election over allegations of certificate forgery.

‎According to court documents seen by Daily Trust, the plaintiff alleged that Tinubu presented forged academic certificates from Chicago State University and a fake National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge certificate to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) during the 2023 elections.

‎‎The suit, marked FHC/K/CS/312/2026, lists Tinubu, INEC, and Chicago State University as defendants.

‎The plaintiff contended that Tinubu never attended Government College Lagos as claimed, noting that the school was established in 1974, four years after Tinubu allegedly graduated.

The CSO further argued that Tinubu does not possess a valid secondary school certificate, which is the minimum constitutional requirement to contest for the presidency.

‎It claimed that INEC had failed to act on its petition dated June 19, 2026, demanding clarification on Tinubu’s eligibility.

‎‎In its statement of claims, the group referenced a 2023 U.S. court ruling in In Re: Application of Atiku Abubakar (No. 23 CV 05099), which compelled Chicago State University to release Tinubu’s academic records.

‎The plaintiff insisted those records revealed false entries and inconsistencies, including a forged University of Cambridge General Certificate of Education.

‎The prayers asked by the plaintiff included declaration of forgery against Tinubu’s Chicago State University certificate, issuance of an order directing INEC to disqualify him from the 2027 presidential election, directing CSU to strike Tinubu’s name from its records and perpetual injunction restraining INEC from uploading Tinubu’s name as a candidate.

‎The plaintiff also submitted affidavits of non-multiplicity of action, witness statements, and letters to the NYSC and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, demanding disclaimers on the alleged fake NYSC certificate.

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Lagos Island Red Cross Holds Annual Thanksgiving Service

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2 days ago

June 28, 2026

Eric

By Eric Elezuo

The Lagos Island Division of the Nigerian Red Cross Society, has held its 2026 Annual Thanksgiving, to express gratitude for another year of provision of succor and comfort to as many that are in need.

The thanksgiving service, which was held at the Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina, Lagos, on the last Sunday of June, was led by the Division Coordinator, Chief (Olori) Aderonke Elegushi.

Speaking to The Boss on the activities of the Island Division of the Red Cross over the years, Olori Elegushi noted that it has been a thing of joy to be at the forefront of releasing the milk of human kindness to as many that needs it, and when they need it.

Coordinator, Lagos Island Division Nigerian Red Cross Society, Chief (Olori) Aderonke Elegushi (m), Vice Coordinator Abimbola Adeshile (2nd left), Secretary Ajibola Adu (2md right) and Saheed Ayinde Yusuf (1st right)

“This is what I love to do, and this is what the Red Cross is all about; lending helping hand and spreading love across borders, especially here in Lagos Island.

“In everything, we won’t forget our Maker, the Almighty God, through whose power we are able to do the little and much we can do. That explains why we here today to give thanks as it’s a tradition every year,” Olori Elegushi said.

Olori Elegushi also noted that as an not for profit organization, the Society seeks support well-meaning Nigerians and Lagosians to come to their aid so that the gospel of continuous lending of helping hand to the needy will continue unabated.

“We also seek the support of well-meaning individuals, organizations, and the Church in our efforts to expand our humanitarian activities. With adequate funding and partnerships, we can organize first aid and health awareness programmes for public school students, train more volunteers, equip communities with emergency preparedness skills, and carry out outreach programmes that will positively impact lives across our society,” she concluded.

Olori Elegushi, who will soon join the octogenarian club, was accompanied at the thanksgiving event, by Vice Coordinator Abimbola Adeshile, Secretary Ajibola Adu, Saheed Ayinde Yusuf, and a host of other members, dressed in their sparkling white uniform.

The Red Cross Society is an international organizational saddled with the responsibility of providing healthcare services among other humanitarian services to the people of the world. The Society is domiciled in every part of the world.

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Insecurity: Adeboye, Oyedepo Urge More US Military Action in Nigeria

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2 days ago

June 28, 2026

Eric

The General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, and Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, have thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for recent military action against terrorism in Nigeria, urging Washington to do more to halt the unrelenting attacks.

Both clerics spoke at the “Faith Heroes Award Gala” in Washington D.C. on June 26, 2026, organised by Save Nigeria Group USA, SNGUSA, with the US-Nigeria Civil Society Coalition.

The event honoured Trump, Congressmen Chris Smith and Riley Moore, and other advocates of religious freedom in Nigeria.

Addressing a packed audience of activists, policymakers and faith leaders at the Hilton Garden Inn, Capitol Hill, Adeboye said the scale of violence has moved beyond what any religious leader can handle alone.

“Terrorism is now at my doorstep,” he said. “If you want to help us, help us more.”

The RCCG leader, who had faced criticism for not speaking out earlier, said he chose “spiritual warfare” instead of public escalation. He noted that Trump’s December strikes on terrorist camps did not surprise him because the U.S. President had warned of consequences.