Elder statesman and Pan Niger Delta Forum leader, Edwin Clark, has passed away at the age of 97.
His death was confirmed in a statement 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 family appreciates your prayers at this time. Other details will be announced later by the family,” the statement read.
Clark, a former Federal Commissioner for Information and a prominent South-South leader, was a key advocate for Niger Delta rights and resource control.
