Ijaw Leader, Chief Edwin Clark Mourns As Son Dies

Chike Clark, the 43-year-old son of Niger Delta elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, has reportedly died at a private hospital in Benin, the Edo State capital on Monday December 17th, 2018 after a brief illness. 

 

According to a report by PUNCH, the deceased was the sixth son and eighth child of the Ijaw national leader and convener of the Pan Niger Delta Forum.

 

The family has however confirmed this in a statement signed by Dorothy Charles-Koko, and made available on Friday.

 

The statement reads, “With deep regrets, we announce the death of Mr. Chike Clark, whose demise took place at a private hospital in Benin, Ihenyen Medical Centre, Benin City, on Monday, 17th December, 2018, after a brief illness.

“Mr. Chike Clark, one of the sons of National Leader and elder statesman, Chief (Dr.) E. K. Clark, OFR, CON, was, until his death, a business man. He was aged 43 years and is survived by his aged father, wife and three children.”