The Executive Chairman of Burutu Local Government Council, Hon. Julius Takeme (JP) on Thursday, 13th March, 2025, joined other leaders in Burutu Local Government Council Area, on a condolence visit to the family of late Pa. E.K Clark , at Kiagbodo town.
Takeme speaking at Clark’s residence, emphasized that Clark was a national leader and his demise was a colossal loss to Ijaw Nation, Niger Delta and Nigeria at large.
He noted that Clark advocated for the growth and development of Niger Delta region, and Burutu Local Government in particular, adding that Clark’s death had created a great vacuum in Ijaw land.
The leaders who joined in the condolence visit were Rt. Hon. Julius Pondi, Member Representing Burutu Federal Constituency, Mrs. Georgina Eva, Vice Chairman Burutu Local Government Council, Wing Commander P.Y Biakpara, RT. Hon. Solomon Funkeme, Hon. Chief Peres Oloye, Member Representing Burutu South Constituency 2, Hon. Asupa Peter Forteta, Former Member Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Chief Emmanuel Agbadouba, Chairman Delta South Senatorial District, Hon. Alapala Ebitonmo, Member Representing Burutu North Constituency 1, Hon. Godknows Angele, Commissioner for House, Hon. Dan Yingi, Chief J.T Government, Chief (Dr.) Tam Godspower Odogwu, Chairman PDP, BLG.
Others include RT. Hon. Edafe BIbobra, Leader Burutu Legislative Arm, Hon. Ignatius Ziakegha, Executive Assistant to the Delta State Governor, Hon. Paul Krugbe, Hon. Godwin Edumogiren, Hon. Richard Tuedon, SSA To the Delta State Governor, Hon. Arede Edeimene, Chief James Enieketein, and host of others.
Pa. Chief (Dr.) Sen. Edwin Kiagbodo Clark OFR, CON passed on Monday 17th, February, 2025.
