Tributes & Memorials
Chief Senator Dr. Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, OFR, CON
May 25, 1927 – February 17, 2025
Ijaw Diaspora Mourns Late Edwin Clark, Condoles with Family, Nigerians
With profound sorrow yet immense gratitude for a life supremely well-lived, we, the Ijaw Diaspora Council, extend our deepest condolences on the passing of our revered father, leader, and titan of justice, Chief (Dr.) Sen. Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, OFR, CON. The loss of this extraordinary statesman, who embodied the spirit, dignity, and unwavering resolve of the Ijaw Nation and the South-South region, has left an immeasurable void that words can scarcely capture.
State House Press Release
President Bola Tinubu is deeply saddened by the passing of Chief Edwin Clark, former federal commissioner of information and respected leader of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF). Chief Clark, 97, was born on May 25, 1927, in Kiagbodo, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State.
PENGlobal Personality
Did you know that Clark was active in the establishment of a Mid-west College of Technology which later became the foundation for the University of Benin, and that he served as senator for three months at the twilight of the Shagari administration? Chief (Dr.) Senator Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, OFR, CON was a Nigerian Statesman, Ijaw leader and politician from Delta State who worked with the administrations of military governor Samuel Ogbemudia and Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon between 1966 and 1975.
A Moment of Honor in Kiagbodo for late Pa Edwin Clark
A Moment of Honor in Kiagbodo for late Pa Edwin Clark. A long convoy rolls into Kiagbodo, Burutu LGA, Delta State, as dignitaries arrive to pay their respects to the late elder statesman, Pa Edwin Kiagbodo Clark (1927–2025). Among them is Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, leading a powerful tribute to a man whose legacy shaped the Niger Delta and Nigeria. A moment of honor for a towering figure in Niger Delta history!
A cross section of some dignitaries at the first day of celebration of life for Chief (Dr) Sen. Edwin Kiagbodo Clark in Abuja, Nigeria.
More than a thousand people passed through his house today. Daddy was truly loved.
Names of dignitaries on the above pictures, Mr Jonathan Lokpobiri, IYC President. Dr Chief Regina Yaboh, Vice President, IDC Amerca. Mr Abubakar Momoh, Minister of Regional Development. Prof C.C Clark, Brother of Chief EK Clark. Amb Dr. Godknows Boladei Igali, Chairman PANDEF. Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR, GCON. Prof, Benjamin Okaba, President Ijaw National Congress. To mention but a few.
BEYOND THE CONDOLENCE MESSAGES ON THE DEATH OF PA EDWIN CLARK AND PA AYO ADEBANJO
Pa Edwin Clark (25th May, 1927 – 17th February, 2025). A Nigerian nationalist, Izon and Niger Delta Leader, Elder Statesman, parliamentarian, lawyer, politician and distinguished public servant has passed on, along with revered Pa Ayo Adebanjo at 96, a radical and progressive politician, lawyer, Elder Statesman, patriot and nationalist of Yoruba extraction. Both men stood doggedly for justice in the administration of the Nigerian State.
URS mourns the passing of Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark
The Urhobo Renaissance Society (URS), an organization representing Urhobo professionals and intellectuals, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Chief (Dr.) Sen. Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, a revered elder statesman and leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF). Chief Clark, a prominent advocate for equity, good governance, and resource control in Nigeria, died on Monday, February 17, 2025.
PANDEF Delegation Visit Senate President Akpabio to Formally Inform Him of the Demise of the Niger Delta Leader and Elder Statesman
The leadership of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) led by the National Chairman, Ambassador Dr. Godknows Igali, yesterday paid a courtesy visit to the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio in his office to officially inform him and by extension the 10th Senate of the passing of Pa Edwin Kiagbodo Clark.
Clark, Adebanjo And Iwuanyanwu — The End of an Era
The death of Chief (Dr.) Sen. Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, OFR, CON, the Ijaw National Leader, Leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF and National Leader of the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum SMBLF, on Monday, February 17, 2025 marks the end of an enviable era in the political discourse of Nigeria.
As The Class Of True Patriots To Whom It Is COUNTRYFIRST Predicated On Justice, Equity And Fairness Thins Down. We Say Adieu Pa Ayo Adebanjo And Good Night Pa E.K Clark.
Waking up to the now common Valentine’s Day frenzy in modern Nigeria, just before the red and white, and the all red colours that define February 14th tore through the morning space;
Pa Clark’s Death: Gov. Diri leads Bayelsa delegation on condolence visit
His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa State has led a delegation from the state to the Abuja home of late Ijaw icon, Pa Edwin Clark, for a condolence visit. Two illustrious sons of the state, former President Goodluck Jonathan, GCFR and former Governor, Sen. Seriake Dickson, later joined the delegation for the visit.
Pa Clark: We’ve lost extraordinary statesman, Ijaw Diaspora mourns
ABUJA – THE Ijaw Diaspora Council, IDC, Tuesday, mourned the death of Senator Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, OFR, CON, and saying an extraordinary statesman is lost. In a tribute message signed by the President, IDC, Prof Mondy Selle Gold, the group with headquarters in the United States of America, USA, described the late elder statesman as colossus of justice, a custodian of truth, a resolute voice against oppression.
The Ijaw Elders Forum, Lagos, mourn the death of our National Leader and voice of the Ijaw Nation, Chief (Dr.) Edwin Kiagbodo Clark. OFR,CON
Pa Clark was also the foremost leader of the Niger Delta and South South. He was the leader of PANDEF and the Southern and Middle belt forum. As if in a conspiracy, he departed this world to the great beyond a few days after his soul mate and co-advocate for minority rights and restructuring, Pa Ayo Adebanjo (The great Afenifere Leader) also departed to the great beyond.