Foremost Nigeria’s statesman and former Minister of Information during the first republic Chief Edwin Clark Is dead.

A statement issued on behalf of the daily by Prof. C. C. Clark, said the elder statesman died on Monday, February 17th, 2025

The statement reads below:

The Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo Town, Delta State, wishes to announce the passing of Chief (Dr.) Sen. Edwin Kiagbodo Clark OFR, CON on Monday 17th February , 2025.

The family appreciates your prayers at this time.
Other details will be announced later by the family.
Signed:
Prof. C. C. Clark, for the family.
Mr. Penawei Clark for the children.