Senator Nwoko Eulogizes Late Edwin Clark, Says His Demise Marks End Of An Era For Niger Delta, Nigeria
Senator Nwoko Eulogizes Late Edwin Clark, Says His Demise Marks End Of An Era Cor Niger Delta, Nigeria
The Senator representing Delta North District in the National Assembly, Prince Ned Nwoko has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of elder statesman and Ijaw national leader, Edwin Kiagbodo (EK) Clark. SenatorNwoko extolled the late Delta-born statesman as an irreplaceable pillar of the Niger Delta and Nigeria as a whole.
Speaking during a condolence visit to the home of the late Ijaw leader, Senator Nwoko reflected on Chief Clark’s unwavering dedication to justice and the advancement of the South-South geo-political zone and southern Nigeria.
“It is hard to imagine the South-South without Pa Edwin Clark. He was fierce—fiercely loyal, fiercely courageous. He stood for what we believed in and never wavered”, Senator Nwoko stressed, while paying homage to the late nationalist’s resilience, principles and leadership qualities.
Senator Nwoko praised Chief Clark’s sharp intellect and unshakable convictions, recalling his ability to stand firm in the face of power and corruption.
“Sometimes, when I speak, I think of him—his resilience, his audacity. A man who could have been easily swayed by power, yet he chose to lead the fight against corruption”, Nwoko said.
He further emphasized the late leader’s extraordinary memory and sharpness, even in old age.
“His memory amazed me. He had his own mind, never mixed facts, and even in his 90s, his clarity was unmatched. He was different. There will never be another like him. I don’t know anyone as bold, as fearless, or as deeply patriotic”.
While further expressing his personal sense of loss, the Senator Nwoko stated that Chief Clark’s passing still felt surreal as it was hard to come to grips with .
“I thought he would live forever. His passing still doesn’t feel real. Until the very end, his mind was sharp, his spirit unshaken”, he said.
Nwoko concluded his tribute with prayers for the departed elder statesman, affirming that his legacy would endure.
“May his kind soul find eternal rest. He will be deeply missed, forever remembered”, he said.
Pa Edwin Clark, a former Federal Commissioner for Information and a prominentvoice in Nigeria’s political landscape, was a staunch advocate for the rights of the Niger Delta and a fearless critic of injustice.
His passing marks the end of an era for the region and the country at large.
