How death of Adebanjo, Clark shook Nigeria
•Clark, Adebanjo, Iwuanyanwu’s demise, end of an era — Ogbonnia LATE Afenifere Leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo; and Ijaw National Leader, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, had many things in common. They were elder statesmen, nonagenarians, ebony black, bulky and strongly built. They were also lawyers. The duo were pillars of The Patriots, a group of eminent Nigerian citizens. They belonged to the Southern Leaders Forum, SLF; and Southern and Middle-Belt Leaders Forum, SMBLF. Pa Adebanjo and Clark were also at the 2014 National Conference and till their expiration remained a loud and path-charting voice for true federalism, resource control, restructuring and enthronement of equity and justice in the country. Born 11 and a half months apart, the duo, strikingly, died three days apart. Pa Adebanjo, who was born on April 10, 1928 died on February 14, 2025 exactly 55 days to his 97th birthday. On the other hand, Pa Clark, who was born on May 25, 1927, joined his ancestors on February 17, 2025, exact...