Ijaw Leader, Chief Edwin Clark Dies at 97
Foremost Ijaw leader Chief Edwin Clark is dead.
Chief Clark died a few days after the demise of a nationalist and Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo.
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.
The statement read, “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.”
