BREAKING: Elder Statesman Edwin Clark Passes Away at 97

Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, a former Federal Commissioner for Information and a prominent leader of the Ijaw nation, has passed away at the age of 97.

The respected elder statesman, who was also the leader of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), died on the evening of Monday, February 17, 2025. His death was confirmed in a statement released by his family on Tuesday morning.

The statement, signed by Prof. C.C. Clark on behalf of the family, read: “The Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo Town, Delta State, regrets to announce the passing of Chief (Dr.) Sen. Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, OFR, CON, on Monday, 17th February 2025.”

“The family appreciates your prayers during this difficult time. Further details will be provided later.”

A fierce advocate for the rights of the Niger Delta people, Chief Clark played a pivotal role in Nigeria’s political arena, especially in championing resource control and regional development. His death signifies the end of an era for both the Ijaw nation and the Niger Delta region as a whole.

The statement concluded with the note that additional information will be shared by the family at a later time.