By Godknows Boladei Igali Prologue Beyond the mere platitudes associated with longevity of earthly sojourn, late Chief E.K. Clark (97 years) and late Pa Ayo Adebanjo (96 years) exemplified extraordinary service to Nigeria and the generation they lived in. Their lives, separated at death by just three days, were marked by courage, resilience and a…
Looking at all these three heroes of the Ijaw nation and the Niger Delta, Dappa-Biriye symbolized different aspects of common traits and attributes such as diplomatic courage and integrity; Boro embodied revolutionary courage and youthful idealism; while Edwin Clark represented strategic courage and enduring advocacy. All three are bound by a shared goal: justice and equity for the Niger Delta, each walking different paths—but with unshakable courage, deep conviction, and enduring character.
Former Federal Commissioner for Information and South-South Leader, Chief Edwin Clark, marked his 96th birthday by releasing his memoir, titled ‘Brutally Frank.’ Speaking at a church service held at his Asokoro residence to thank God for his life, the leader of Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, expressed his concern about the state of Nigeria and…
