- The outspoken Ijaw leader and critic was senator for three months in 1983 during the Shehu Shagari administration.
- Clark spent the rest of his life advocating for the rights and development of the oil-rich Niger Delta region.
The Senate has paid heartfelt tributes to the late Edwin Clark, Leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum, who passed away on February 17 at 97.
In a motion sponsored by Sen. Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, the Senate resolved to urge the Federal Government to honor Clark by naming a national monument after him.
The Senate also decided to send a delegation to attend Clark’s burial and observe a minute’s silence in his honor.
Sen. Thomas noted that Clark was born in Kiagbodo, Delta, and attended schools in Effurun, Okrika, and Afugbene before studying law in the UK.
Clark co-founded PANDEF in 2016, aiming to promote restructuring, development, and security in Nigeria.
Sen. Thomas described Clark as a nationalist, lawyer, administrator, philanthropist, and advocate for Niger Delta rights.
Sen. Ede Dafinone praised Clark’s courage in speaking truth to power, saying he was a father figure whose willpower will be missed.
Sen. Seriake Dickson acknowledged Clark’s meticulous service and iconic leadership.
Sen. Eyinnaya Abaribe thanked Clark for his sagacity and courage in fighting for the marginalized.
Sen. Adamu Aliero described Clark as a nationalist who preached unity and brotherhood.
Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro mourned the loss of Clark’s wise counsel.
Sen. Abdul Ningi said Clark inspired people across ethnicities.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio praised Clark’s efforts to unite Nigerians and fight for minority rights.
Akpabio noted that Clark’s voice resonated with passion, even at 90.
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