{"id":356255,"date":"2025-02-19T06:29:15","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T05:29:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/?p=356255"},"modified":"2025-02-19T06:29:15","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T05:29:15","slug":"clark-ijaw-nation-has-lost-an-irrepressible-voice-gov-diri","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2025\/02\/19\/clark-ijaw-nation-has-lost-an-irrepressible-voice-gov-diri\/","title":{"rendered":"Clark: Ijaw Nation Has Lost an Irrepressible Voice \u2013 Gov Diri"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Edwin Clark, former Federal Commissioner and PANDEF leader, passed away at 97; Bayelsa Governor Diri mourned him as an irreplaceable icon<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Clark dedicated his life to Nigeria&#8217;s service and remained committed until his last days, contributing significantly to national development<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has mourned the passing of Pa Senator Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, describing him as an irreplaceable father figure and a powerful voice for the Ijaw nation.<\/p>\n<p>Clark, a former Federal Commissioner and leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), passed away on Monday at the age of 97.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement released on Tuesday by his spokesman, Daniel Alabrah, Governor Diri expressed deep sorrow over the loss of the Ijaw ethnic group\u2019s foremost leader.<\/p>\n<p>He described <a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2021\/05\/16\/i-do-not-believe-nigeria-should-break-up-says-edwin-clark\/\">Chief Clark<\/a> as an icon, a treasure of immeasurable value, and a true nationalist.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe was a distinguished patriot who dedicated his entire life to Nigeria\u2019s service. Until his last days, he remained steadfast in his commitment,\u201d Governor Diri stated.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs the Ijaw nation mourns this exceptional leader, we find comfort in his unparalleled contributions to national development.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The governor extended heartfelt condolences on behalf of the Ijaw nation, the government, and the people of Bayelsa State to the Clark family in Kiagbodo, Burutu Local Government Area, and the Delta State government.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI pray that the Lord grants the family and the entire Ijaw nation the strength to bear this profound loss,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Edwin Clark, former Federal Commissioner and PANDEF leader, passed away at 97; Bayelsa Governor Diri mourned him as an irreplaceable icon Clark dedicated his life to Nigeria&#8217;s service and remained committed until his last days, contributing significantly to national development Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has mourned the passing 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