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Chief James Onanefe Ibori, former Delta State governor, has described the late PANDEF leader, Chief Edwin Clark, as an exceptional leader and fearless fighter who never hesitated to speak the truth when it mattered most. Clark died on Monday at the age of 97.
In a statement on his social media pages, Ibori said the late Clark, during his lifetime, exhibited the true spirit of the Niger Delta, which are courage, determination and an unyielding commitment to justice.
“Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark (E. K. Clark) was a fearless fighter, a staunch federalist, and an exceptional leader of our time,” Ibori said.
“He never hesitated to speak the truth when it mattered most, serving as a moral compass for the Ijaw Nation, Delta State, and Nigeria at large. In him burned the true spirit of the Niger Delta—courage, determination, and an unyielding commitment to justice.
“His leadership was a beacon of hope and resilience, and his passing leaves a profound void. We will sorely miss his wisdom, guidance and unwavering voice. May his soul rest in perfect peace,” the former governor said.
Chibuike Chukwu is a Senior Correspondent with Independent Newspapers Limited, a member of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN). He has reported sports, especially football, for more than eight years and presently writes on Nigeria football league, the national football teams as well as other sports. His professional career has taking him through a couple of media organizations. He is a graduate of the University of Calabar.
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