Abayomi Mighty has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, a distinguished patriarch and foremost leader of the Niger Delta, who died at the age of 97 on February 17, 2025.
Abayomi Mighty lauded Clark’s unwavering commitment to the advancement of the South-South region and his relentless pursuit of justice and equity for the Niger Delta and Nigeria as a whole. He highlighted Clark’s role as the leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), where he championed resource control, fiscal federalism, and regional development. He added that the late sage’s advocacy was instrumental in promoting regional development and fostering stability within Nigeria.
Abayomi Mighty noted that the nation was still mourning Adebanjo’s departure, and that the news of Clark’s death delivered another profound blow on him and the nation, marking the loss of yet another father figure and a resolute voice in our nation’s discourse.
Abayomi Mighty recounted Clark’s roles both before and after Nigeria’s independence, he emphasized his service as a Federal Commissioner for Information and his active participation in the political process during the pre-independence period.
Abayomi Mighty extended his heartfelt condolences to the Clark family, the people of the Niger Delta, and the entire nation. He added that Clark’s demise has left a void that will be challenging to fill, which underscores the elder statesman’s enduring legacy as a champion for justice, equity, and regional development.