The family of the late Edwin Clark has condemned FCT Minister Nyesom Wike for making disparaging remarks about the revered elder statesman.
In a statement signed by Prof. C. Clark, the family expressed disappointment that Wike chose to play politics instead of showing respect, even in death.
They criticised Wike’s comments as distasteful and against African traditions that honour the deceased.
Describing Wike’s actions as “pathetic and bitter politics,” the family urged concerned individuals to call him to order.
“Haba! What kind of politics is this that he could not even let the family mourn their father nor allow late Pa Clark to rest in peace? This is unacceptable and in bad taste.
“I thought in African culture and traditions, the dead—especially revered elder statesmen like Pa Clark, who recently passed on and is not yet buried—should be respected, as has been shown by thousands who have come to pay their condolences.
“But not so with Wike! I thank God that the whole world has seen his pathetic, miserable, and bitter politics! It is obvious Wike is Wike, and in the words of late Pa Clark himself, he (Wike) is dancing naked,” he stated.
While calling on any concerned person(s) to pray for and call Wike to order for the betterment of everyone, he said, “This is the height of disrespect and indiscretion. One can hardly imagine what Wike can say next.”
