From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Pan-Igbo socio-political group, Nzuko Umunna, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, describing him as “an unyielding defender of justice, equity, and human rights.” In a statement signed by its President, Prof. Chinedu Nebo, the group noted that Clark’s contributions to Nigeria’s governance, unity, and […] The post Clark, an unyielding defender of justice, equity – Nzuko Umunna appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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Vice President Kashim Shettima has said the passing of elder statesman, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, was a profound loss to Nigeria, likening his death to the giant Iroko tree falling in the forest. The late chairman of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), who served the nation as Federal Commissioner for Information and later as […]

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The National Leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Chief Reuben Fasoranti, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of one of Nigeria’s foremost nationalists, Chief Edwin Clark. In a statement issued on Tuesday by Afenifere’s National Publicity Secretary, Jare Ajayi, Fasoranti described Clark’s demise as a significant loss to the country, particularly Read More

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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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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Tuesday, mourned the death of the elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark who passed away at the age of 97, describing him as an accomplished politician and community leader. The former president, in a condolence message he issued in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, a copy of which was made available […]

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Tribune Online In Edwin Clark’s death, Nigeria lost a voice — Dakuku Peterside Former Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside, says with the demise of Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, Nigeria has lost a “voice, patriot, statesman, defender and shining light.” Peterside, who received the news with shock, stated that the demise of the Federal Commissioner of Information has created a […] In Edwin Clark’s death, Nigeria lost a voice — Dakuku Peterside Tribune Online

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From Tony John, Port Harcourt The leadership of South-South Chiefs and Elders has expressed shock at the death of its patron and an elder statesman, Pa Edwin Clark. He died at the age of 97 years. His passage was announced by his family. National Chairman of the group, Chief Omubo Harry, who got to know […] The post Clark: We’ve lost the headmaster of Niger Delta struggle – Omubo Harry appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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