YENAGOA, Bayelsa State — In a sombre press release issued from the Office of the Governor, Bayelsa State by Chief Press Secretary Daniel Alabrah, Gov. Douye Diri expressed his profound grief over the demise of Chief (Dr.) Senator Edwin Kiagbodo Clark – a towering figure within the Ijaw ethnic group and a venerable nationalist whose contributions to Nigeria’s development were immeasurable.
As the nation reels from this monumental loss, tributes have poured in from across the country, highlighting a life dedicated to public service and the relentless pursuit of national unity.