Today wey be 18 February 2025 don come with bad news as reports come out say popular Ijaw national leader Sir Edwin Clark don die.
The death of Sir Edwin Clark, wey also be former Federal Commissioner for Information and South-South leader was confirmed by a family representative, Prof. C. C. Clark, on Tuesday morning.
𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: 𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐅 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫, 𝐄𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐤, 𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝟗𝟕
Aged 97, the former Federal Commissioner for Information and South-South leader’s death was confirmed in a statement by a representative of the family, Prof. C. C. Clark, on Tuesday.… pic.twitter.com/U4sYaI3UU9
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For the statement wey the family member make, him talk say, “The Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo Town, Delta State, wishes to announce the passing of Chief (Dr.) Sen. Edwin Kiagbodo Clark OFR, CON on Monday, 17th February 2025.
“The family appreciates your prayers at this time. Other details will be announced later by the family.”
What the passing away of Sir Edwin Clark means for Nigeria
Aged 97, the passing away of Sir Edwin Clark mean say Nigeria don lose a great patriot and distinguished Elder Statesman.
The man lived an accomplished life of service and sacrifice for Nigeria all through him life.
He was a voice of reason, equity, peace and justice around the political upheaval and the many injustices wey don happen for this country.
Clark agitated for the good of the Niger Delta wey many see as a giant stride from a man wey live a life worthy of emulation. May he rest in peace.
