9 h. ago Adebanjo and Clark depart without seeing Nigeria of their dream

The recent exit of elder statesmen, Chief Ayo Adebanjo and Chief Edwin Clark, three days apart, was monumental. Despite the longevity both enjoyed, their death were no less sad. Adebanjo died on February 14, 2025, two months to his 97th birthday, having been born on April 10, 1928, while Clark died on February 17, three Read More

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9 d. ago Adebanjo, Clark’s death creates vacuum in crusade for Nigeria’s rebirth

Many Nigerians say the demise of two of Nigeria’s elder statesmen, Ayo Adebanjo, a leader of the Yoruba socio-political group, read more Adebanjo, Clark’s death creates vacuum in crusade for Nigeria’s rebirth

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9 d. ago We shall continue to stand by ideals Pa Adebanjo, Chief Clark stood for ―Pogu

Tribune Online We shall continue to stand by ideals Pa Adebanjo, Chief Clark stood for ―Pogu Dr Bitrus Pogu is the National President of the Middle Belt Forum and one of the leaders of the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders’ Forum (SMBLF). In this interview with ISAAC SHOBAYO, Dr Pogu speaks on the demise of the Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, and the leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), […] We shall continue to stand by ideals Pa Adebanjo, Chief Clark stood for ―Pogu Tribune Online

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1 week ago CNG Condoles With Afenifere, PANDEF Over Deaths Of Adebanjo, Clark

The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG), has extended its deepest condolences to the Afenifere socio-cultural organization, the Yoruba nation, and the entire Adebanjo family on the passing of an elder statesman and Afenifere chieftain, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, who died at the age of 96. Similarly, the CNG mourns the loss of another elder statesman and […]

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1 week ago After Adebanjo, Clark, who mounts southern leadership’s seat?

The South lost two of its most influential voices in a single week. With the passing of Pa Ayo Adebanjo, Afenifere leader and pro-restructuring advocate, at 96, and Chief Edwin Clark, Niger Delta leader and statesman, at 97, a leadership vacuum has emerged. LAOLU AFOLABI takes a look at the recalibration amid the battle for Read More

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1 week ago Adebanjo, Clark: ‘Nigeria has lost invaluable contributions of patriots’ — APC

Tribune Online Adebanjo, Clark: ‘Nigeria has lost invaluable contributions of patriots’ — APC "For a man of towering legacies and remarkable contributions to nation-building, Pa Clark's death creates a yawning void that will be difficult to fill. He will be sorely missed. Adebanjo, Clark: ‘Nigeria has lost invaluable contributions of patriots’ — APC Tribune Online

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1 week ago Adebanjo, Clark: Nigeria has lost two patriots, nationalists – Ortom

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The immediate past Governor of Benue State, Chief Samuel Ortom described the passing of two elder statesmen and respected figures in Nigerian history, Pa Ayo Adebanjo and Chief Edwin Clark as huge losses to the country. Ortom, in a statement signed by his Media Aide, Terver Akase, states that the two […] The post Adebanjo, Clark: Nigeria has lost two patriots, nationalists – Ortom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Clark, Adebanjo’s deaths leave Nigeria with big void – Group

The Patriots, under the chairmanship of Chief Emeka Anyaoku, has expressed sadness at the demise of elder statesman, Edwin Clark particularly coming a few days after the death of Afenifere chieftain, Pa Ayo Adebanjo. The body, comprising eminent leaders of thought, particularly said the deaths of Clark and Adebanjo within the space of five days left the nation with Read More

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