{"id":3498,"date":"2025-02-19T16:17:07","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T16:17:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/index.php\/2025\/02\/19\/tompolo-condoles-with-family-of-late-ijaw-elder-statesman-pa-e-k-clark-says-his-death-has-created-a-significant-void-in-the-leadership-of-the-country\/"},"modified":"2025-02-19T16:17:07","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T16:17:07","slug":"tompolo-condoles-with-family-of-late-ijaw-elder-statesman-pa-e-k-clark-says-his-death-has-created-a-significant-void-in-the-leadership-of-the-country","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/index.php\/2025\/02\/19\/tompolo-condoles-with-family-of-late-ijaw-elder-statesman-pa-e-k-clark-says-his-death-has-created-a-significant-void-in-the-leadership-of-the-country\/","title":{"rendered":"Tompolo Condoles With Family Of Late Ijaw Elder-Statesman, Pa. E.K Clark, Says His Death Has Created A Significant Void In The Leadership Of The Country"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Freeborn Abraye <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a heartfelt message, High Chief Dr. Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, also known as Tompolo, has expressed his condolences to the family of Pa (Senator) Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, OFR, CON, following his passing yesterday. The passing of the Ijaw leader, a prominent figure in the South-South Geopolitical Zone and Nigeria at large, has left a significant void in the country\u2019s leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In his tribute, Tompolo, who is the Ibe-Ebidouwei of Ijaw Nation and Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, described the news of Pa Clark\u2019s death as a \u201crude shock,\u201d highlighting that despite his age, the late senator was full of life and energy. He emphasized that the loss of Senator Clark is a major blow to Nigeria\u2019s political structure and the voiceless people he fiercely championed throughout his life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSenator 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 dearly,\u201d Tompolo stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He further extended his sympathy to the Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo Family and the entire South-South region, acknowledging the deep impact of Clark\u2019s contributions to Nigeria\u2019s democracy and socio-economic development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The statement Reads: \u201cI, 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNigeria lost its unique and potent voice in the South-South geopolitical zone, which was a unique gift from God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere is no denying that this death has put a vacuum in the country’s leadership structure. He was a democratic and socio-economic crusader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSenator 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI pray that God Almighty gives the family and the country the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: Gbaramatuvoice News<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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