Days after Adebanjo's Death, PANDEF Leader, Edwin Clark dies at 97

By emmanuel MALAGU

Elder Statesman and Leader of Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Edwin Clark, is dead.

The Announcement of the Passing Away of the Prominent Ijaw Leader at the Age of 97, was made in a Statement issued on Tuesday by the Family.

“The Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo Family of Kiagbodo Town, Delta, wishes to Announce the Passing on to Eternity of Edwin Clark on Monday, February 17.

“The Family appreciates your Prayers at this time. Other Details will be announced later by the Family,” the Statement said.

Clark’s death occurred few days after the Passing of Ayo Adebanjo, Leader of Pan-Yoruba Socio-Political Organisation, Afenifere.

Both Elder Statesmen were known for their Contributions to the Development of the Country and their stands on some National Issues, such as True Federalism and Restructuring, among others. 

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