Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, and former Inspector General of Police, Mike Okiro, have paid a condolence visit to the family of late elder statesman and former Federal Commissioner for Information, Chief Edwin Clark. Henzodaily reports that Clark passed away at the age of 97. Peter Obi visited the residence of … Read more
Former Governor of Delta State, James Ibori, has described the late former Federal Commissioner for Information, Edwin Clark, as a federalist and exceptional leader. Henzodaily reports that Chief Ibori said Chief Clark had the true spirit of the Niger Delta. He highlighted his courage, determination and unyielding commitment to justice. In a condolence message on … Read more
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has condoled with the families of two prominent Nigerians and elder statesmen, Pa Ayo Adebanjo and Chief Edwin Clark, who recently passed on. The forum, in a statement signed in Ilorin on Tuesday by the Chief Press Secretary to Kwara Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, said their deaths had depleted the rank … Read more
The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Edwin Clark, a revered statesman, former National Commissioner for Information and a worthy leader of the South South. Henzodaily reports that Clark died on Monday at the age of 97. His death was confirmed by a family representative, Prof. C. … Read more
Deputy Senate President in the 9th assembly, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has described the passing of Chief E. K. Clark, as the end of an eventful era characterised by the distinguished role of some leaders who fought assiduously for the building of a Nigeria anchored on justice, fair play, equity and true federalism. Reacting to the … Read more
True nationalist, these are the two words that aptly captured nationalism that the late Chief EK Clark displayed when he used his first daughter, Elizabeth as guinea pig by enrolling her in Queens College Enugu shortly after the civil war that ravaged the entire South East. Clark did not stop there, he reconstructed schools and … Read more
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has commiserated with the family of elder statesman and former Federal Commissioner for Information, Chief Edwin Clark, following his demise. Henzodaily reports that Clark passed away at the age of 97. The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) leader died on Monday night, as confirmed in an official statement … Read more
Elder statesman and former Federal Commissioner for Information, Chief Edwin Clark, has passed away at the age of 97. According to Vanguard, the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) leader died on Monday night, as confirmed in an official statement released by his family. The statement, signed by Prof. C. C. Clark, read: “The Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo … Read more
Elder statesman, Edwin Clark has called on the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, to urgently conduct by-elections to fill 27 vacant seats in the Rivers State House of Assembly (RSHA). In an open letter issued on Wednesday, Clark cited the defections of lawmakers from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) … Read more
He opined that the Forum has deviated from its role and has transformed to a “notorious cabal” prioritizing political power over public service. Speaking via an open letter released on January 13, 2025, he described the NGF as a once-noble initiative that has lost its way. He argued that the body has morphed into a … Read more