The House of Representatives member representing Isoko Federal Constituency, Rep. Jonathan Ukodhiko, has mourned the death of nationalist and former Federal Commissioner of Information, Chief Edwin Clark.
In a statement released in Abuja, the House of Representatives member stated that Pa E.K Clark led a distinguished life, based on the choices he boldly made in his lifetime.
“Yes, the late PANDEF leader distinguished himself as a nationalist-politician, an administrator, educationist, lawyer, and an intellectual of no mean repute.
“As an unrepentant federalist, Sen. Edwin Clark was irrevocably, committed to the restoration of true federalism, equity and justice in Nigeria.”
Rep. Ukodhiko expressed his condolences to the Clark-Ambakederemo family of Kiagbodo, and the Ijaw-nation, on behalf of the leaders and people of Isoko Federal Constituency.
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“Pa. E.K. Clark had a charming personality; he was a committed crusader, fearless fighter, and courageous man who dared and spoke truth to power, not minding whose ox is gored.
“He made significant contributions to the politics and development of Delta State and Nigeria at large, as a commissioner in different ministries in the defunct Midwestern Region, later as a federal commissioner and senator.
“As PANDEF leader, he braced up and staked the demands of the minority groups of the Niger Delta region very clearly and bravely,” the lawmaker added.
Rep. Ukodhiko prayed for the repose of the soul of the late Ijaw national leader, and the strength for the family to bear the irreparable loss.
