Former Federal Commissioner for Information and elder statesman, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, has passed away at the age of 97.
His family, the Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo Town, Delta State, confirmed his death in a statement on Monday, February 17, 2025. The announcement, signed by Prof. C. C. Clark, expressed gratitude for the public’s support and prayers.
“The Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo Town, Delta State, regrets to announce the passing of Chief (Dr.) Sen. Edwin Kiagbodo Clark OFR, CON on Monday, February 17, 2025. We are grateful for your prayers and will provide further details at a later time,” the statement read.
Clark was a prominent figure in the South-South region and a key advocate for the rights of the Niger Delta people. His passing comes shortly after the death of Afenifere leader Ayo Adebanjo, who died at 96.
Dr. Kayode Ajulo, OON, SAN
Attorney General of Ondo State & Honourable Commissioner for Justice in his tribute to the latw nationalists wrote.
**E. K. CLARK**
In the depths of my sorrow, I find myself utterly shattered, mourning a father who stood by me against all odds, even in defiance of his own blood. His love was a fierce shield, and the trust he placed in me created a bond that knew no boundaries. He entrusted me with briefs far beyond my capacity, launching me into the limelight just as I was leaving law school. His Eminence Ekwin Kiagbodo Clark, OFR, CON, was not merely a mentor; he was my guiding star in a world shrouded in darkness, opening doors where none existed and paving paths with his boundless generosity. Today, I grieve for a giant whose heart matched his wisdom, leaving a void that words cannot capture. Adieu, dear father; your legacy and love will resonate in my life forever.
