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BREAKING: S’South leader, Edwin Clark, is dead
Leader in the South-South, Niger Delta region, and a former Federal Commissioner for Information Chief Edwin Clark, is dead.
He died on Monday night at the age of 97.
The demise of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) leader was made known on Tuesday morning in a statement signed by Prof. C. C. Clark for the family.
READ ALSO:Afenifere Chieftain, Ayo Adebanjo, passes away at 96
The short statement read, “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.”
Clark’s death came a few days after Afenifere leader Ayo Adebanjo’s also died at the age of 96.
More details coming…
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