Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, the elder statesman and leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), has passed away at the age of 97.
His death was confirmed in a statement released by a family representative, Prof. C. C. Clark, on Tuesday.
“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 statement read. “The family appreciates your prayers at this time. Other details will be announced later by the family.”
Clark, a former Federal Commissioner for Information and a strong advocate for the rights of the Niger Delta region, was a prominent voice in Nigeria’s political landscape for decades.
His passing comes just days after the death of another nationalist, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, who died at the age of 95.
Clark’s contributions to national discourse, particularly on regional development and resource control, made him a revered figure in Nigerian politics. Tributes are expected to pour in from political leaders and stakeholders across the country.
