Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, mourns the passing of an elder statesman, Chief (Dr) Sen. Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, OFR, OON, whom he tagged “an icon whose influence traversed Nigeria’s political scene for six decades”.
Oborevwori said, “Chief Clark was a model of integrity, consistency, fidelity to a cause, and patriotic fervour”, adding, “he was bold, outspoken, and fearless, he stood resolute in crusading for fairness, equity and justice for the region”.
In his condolence message, Governor Oborevwori wrote: “Today, I mourn the passing of an elder statesman, Nigerian patriot, and role model. Chief (Dr) Sen. Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, OFR, OON, an icon whose influence traversed Nigeria’s political scene for six decades. Teacher, educator, public servant, and politician, Chief Clark was a model of integrity, consistency, fidelity to a cause, and patriotic fervour.
To the people of the Niger Delta region, he was their champion. Bold, outspoken, and fearless, he stood resolute in crusading for fairness, equity and justice for the region. His exit is also a personal loss; he was a motivator, mentor, and father to me. I will miss his wisdom, counsel, and zest for life.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family, the people of Kiagbodo in Burutu LGA of Delta State, and the Ijaw nation over this monumental loss. We can all take solace in the saying that Chief Clark came, he saw, and he conquered.
May God grant his soul eternal repose.”
