The Pan Niger Delta Forum has announced the passing of Chief Edwin Clark, a revered national leader and elder statesman.

He died peacefully in Abuja on the evening of Monday, February 17, 2025, at the age of 97, surrounded by family and loved ones.

The announcement was made through a press statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary/Spokesman of PANDEF, Obiuwevbi Ominimini, on Tuesday.

The statement was jointly issued by Professor College Clark of the Clark-Fuludu-Bakederemo family of Kiagbodo, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, and Ambassador Dr. Godknows Igali, the National Chairman of PANDEF.

Describing his passing as the fall of a “mighty Iroko tree,” the statement highlighted Chief Clark’s towering contributions to public service, politics, and community development over 75 years.

“Pa Clark was indeed a towering figure in Nigeria, known for his tireless advocacy for justice and human rights,” the statement read.

A distinguished lawyer, activist, and politician, Chief Edwin Clark was a prominent leader of the South-South region of Nigeria and the Ijaw ethnic nationality.



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