Tinubu Reacts As PANDEF Leader Edwin Clark Dies: “History Will Remember Him”
- President Bola Tinubu has described the death of PANDEF leader Chief Edwin Clark as a deep loss
- In a statement by a presidential aide, Tinubu extended his condolences to Edwin Clark's family, the Ijaw nation, the people of the Niger Delta and the state government
- Chief Edwin Clark reportedly died at the age of 97 on Monday night, February 17, 2025; the Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family confirmed in a terse statement and shared further details
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Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sadness over the passing of Chief Edwin Clark, a former federal commissioner of information and leader of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF).
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Tinubu’s condolence message was contained in a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, on Tuesday, February 18.
Tinubu said:
“He led an illustrious life marked by dedicated service, at different times, to the nation and his community as a councillor, state and federal cabinet member.
“He was also a passionate advocate for resource control, economic and environmental justice in the Niger Delta.”
Tinubu hails Edwin Clark's legacy
Reflecting on the life of the late statesman, President Tinubu said Chief Clark was a towering figure whose influence was felt across Nigeria's political firmament for nearly six decades.
The president, who described Chief Clark as a courageous leader, maintained that he stood for what he believed in and was never afraid to stand alone in the face of injustice.
Tinubu prayed for divine comfort for Chief Clark’s family, friends, and all those affected by this significant loss.
"On behalf of the federal government, the President extends his condolences to the Edwin Clark family, the Ijaw nation, the people of the Niger Delta, and the government of Delta State.
''History will remember him as a man who fought gallantly for the rights of the people of the Niger Delta, unity in diversity, and true federalism.
''I know many generations will remain proud of how his efforts contributed to national prosperity and stability,'' the President said.
Legit.ng reported that Chief Clark died at the age of 97, on Monday night, February 17, 2025.
This was contained in a statement signed by Prof. C. C. Clark for the family.
Chief Clark was born on May 25, 1927, in Kiagbodo, Burutu local government area of Delta state.
Tinubu mourns Adebanjo
In a similar development, Legit.ng reported that President Bola Tinubu said he received the news of the death of Adebanjo with profound sorrow.
According to a statement personally signed by the Nigerian leader, obtained by Legit.ng, President Tinubu said the country has lost a political leader "whose decades of unwavering struggle for justice, democracy, and national unity have left an indelible mark on our nation's history".
Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.
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