Elder statesman and former Federal Commissioner for Information Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, has died at 97.
Chief Clark died Monday at his residence surrounded family members.
“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 February 17, 2025. The family appreciates your prayers at this time. Other details will be announced later by the family,” said a statement signed by Prof. C.C. Clark on behalf of the family.
Chief Clerk’s passing comes a few days after the death of another statesman and Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, who died at the age of 96.
Clerk who later became a strong advocate for the Niger Delta region also served a Commissioner for Education in the Mid-Western Region from 1968 to 1971, and later as Commissioner for Finance and Establishment in the defunct Bendel State between 1972 and 1975.
Reacting to Clerk’s passing Tuesday morning Alaowei Broderick Bozimo, a protegee of the late Clerk said:”Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark OFR CON was undoubtedly one of Nigeria’s greatest Political leaders. Alaowei Bozimo a former Minister of Police affairs said in a statement.
“Brutally and Fearlessly Frank in speaking Truth to Power. We will eternally remain grateful to the Almighty for providing such a leader for the South South, the Middle Belt, and indeed the ljaw Nation his primary constituency.
“We of PANDEF will remain grateful to God Almighty for giving us such a rare germ of a leader as Chief Clark. HIs contributions were enormous.”
