Renowned Niger Delta leader, High Chief Dr. Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Pa (Senator) Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, describing him as an “irreplaceable voice for the voiceless and a fearless advocate for justice.”
In a condolence message, Tompolo extended his sympathies to the Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo, the South-South region, and Nigeria as a whole, acknowledging that Pa Clark’s death has created a huge vacuum in the country’s leadership structure.
See details of condolences below:
I, High Chief Dr. Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, also called Tompolo, would like to express my sympathies to the family of High Chief Dr. Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, OFR, CON, on behalf of my friends, family, and colleagues on his passing yesterday.
I also extend my condolences to the people of the South-South Geopolitical Zone and Nigeria in general for the death of our illustrious father. The news came to me with a rude shock, as I was not expecting this kind of news this morning. Even though he was old, he was full of life and kicking. Hence, I was surprised to hear of his death this morning.
Nigeria lost its unique and potent voice in the South-South geopolitical zone, which was a unique gift from God.
There is no denying that this death has put a vacuum in the country’s leadership structure. He was a democratic and socio-economic crusader.
Senator Clark was a strong, fearless, and irrepressible individual who spoke truth to power. He was a voice for the voiceless and a father for the fatherless. We will miss him.
I pray that God Almighty gives the family and the country the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
Signed:
High Chief Dr Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, Tompolo
The Ibe-Ebidouwei of Ijaw Nation and Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited