The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, visited the Asokoro-Abuja residence of Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark to extend his heartfelt condolences to the family of the late foremost Ijaw National Leader and Leader of Southern Nigeria.
Rt Hon Guwor was accompanied by a former Minister of Police Affairs, Alaowei Broderick Bozimo, and his wife, retired Justice Roselyn Bozimo. The delegation was warmly received by members of Chief Clark’s family, led by Prof. College Clark, alongside E.K. Clark’s first son, Mr. Penaowie Clark, and first daughter, Mrs. Rebecca Okorodudu.
A press statement issued by Guwor’s Chief Press Secretary, Nkem Nwaeke, highlighted that the Speaker’s visit carried multiple representations: as the head of the Delta State Legislature, the Coordinator of the Ijaw Political Leaders’ Forum in Delta State, and as a son with deep familial ties to the late icon.
Addressing the family and other guests, Rt Hon Guwor fondly recalled his last moments with Chief E.K. Clark, describing him as a father figure to many, especially in the Niger Delta region.
He noted that replacing a leader of Chief Clark’s stature would be a formidable task, as he was an unwavering advocate for justice, equity, fair play, and environmental sustainability.
“When we received the news on that Tuesday morning that our father was gone, the Delta State House of Assembly observed a minute of silence in his honor. Daddy was a father to the entire Delta State and the Niger Delta,” Guwor remarked.
Reflecting on his personal connection with Chief Clark, Guwor shared, “For me, he was like a direct father. He and my uncle, Chief Council Guwor, who is now my father figure, were very close. Every month, Daddy would call me and say, ‘My good son, how are you doing today?’
“When we entered 2025, he sent me a New Year message, wishing me a Happy New Year. My return message was a prayer that God would keep him for us. I prayed for his long life because finding someone like him, who would stand and speak for the Niger Delta’s minority and downtrodden, will be very difficult.”
Acknowledging the loss, Guwor expressed his belief that Chief Clark had only transitioned to join the ancestors, continuing to watch over and pray for the progress of the country.
“To the immediate family, led by Prof. C.C Clark, our sincere condolences to you all. His life was a testament of service, and my condolences extend to the entire Niger Delta, the South-South, and South-East regions. I mentioned to my Governor that finding a replacement for Daddy will be very difficult,” Guwor emphasized.
The visit underscored the deep loss felt not only by the Clark family but also by the larger Niger Delta and Southern Nigerian communities, who regarded Chief E.K. Clark as a towering figure of hope, advocacy, and unity.
