CHIEF Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), had the privilege to make some appeals before be breathed his last on Monday night.
Stonix News reports that the Nationalist passed at the ripe age of 97 four days after his friend and comrade in struggle for struggle, Pa Ayo Adebanjo joined his ancestors.
Revealing Clark’s last words, the National Chairman of PANDEF, Amb. Godknows Igali and the first child of the elder statesman, Mrs. Rebecca Clark-Okorodudu, said Clark reaffirmed his love for Nigeria, saying “I am a Nigerian; I love Nigeria; Nigeria is my country; I am proud to be a Nigerian.”
The leader of the IJAW nation was also quoted to have encouraged those he left behind to persevere and continue fighting for a better society.
The South-South leader was also said to have warned that no one should mourn when he departs the world, but rather, people should engage in celebration all around.
He was quoted to have also advised that anyone who would be paying condolence visits to his house should be fed.
These words reportedly came from the elder statesman last Friday before he lost his speech and was taken to the hospital where eventually passed.
