“Edwin Clark Was A Model Of Integrity, Consistency” –  Gov Oborevwori

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

The Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has described the death  of Elder Statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, as the end of an era .

The Source reports that family members on Tuesday February ,18,2025 informed that the former Federal Information Minister ,and Pan Niger Delta Forum leader ,passed on Monday ,at 97 .

In a statement issued on Tuesday by Festus Ohon, his Media Aide, Governor Oborevwori, noted that Chief Clark, devoted his  entire life to the service of the people ,and Nigeria as a nation.

While appreciating the fallen Ijaw nation leader, for being unwavering, and unprecedentedly dedicated to the  growth ,development and unity of the  South South region and Nigeria, also affirmed that Pa Clark’s time on earth was indeed well spent

“Today ,I mourn the passing of an elder statesman, Nigerian patriot, and role model Chief (Dr) Senator Edwin Kiagbodo Clark OFR, OON, an icon whose influence traversed Nigeria’s political scene for six decades.

“Teacher, educator, public servant and politician, Chief Clark was a model of integrity, consistency, fidelity to a cause and patriotic fervour.

“To the people of the Niger Delta region,he was their champion bold, outspoken, and fearless, he stood resolute in crusading for fairness, equity and justice for the region.

“His exit is also a personal loss ; he was a motivator ,mentor and father to me .I will miss his wisdom ,counsel and zest for life

“On behalf of my family,the Government and people of Delta state ,I commiserate with the Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo Town,in Burutu Local Government Area of of Delta state ,on the passing of Chief (Dr) Senator Edwin Kiagbodo Clark OFR,OON on Monday 17th February ,2025 .

“My thoughts and prayers are with his family ,the people of Kiagbodo ,and the Ijaw nation over this monumental loss .

“We can all take solace in the saying that Chief Clark came ,he saw and he conquered. Pa Clark ,an astute lawyer, administrator ,patriot and freedom fighter ,was a a prominent player in Nigerian politics and a tenacious supporter of the rights of Niger Deltans”, Governor Oborevwori stated.