{"id":155087,"date":"2025-03-12T23:28:03","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T22:28:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/edwin-clarks-family-disowns-individuals-soliciting-funds-for-late-patriarchs-burial"},"modified":"2025-03-25T19:51:20","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T18:51:20","slug":"edwin-clarks-family-disowns-individuals-soliciting-funds-for-late-patriarchs-burial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/edwin-clarks-family-disowns-individuals-soliciting-funds-for-late-patriarchs-burial","title":{"rendered":"Edwin Clark\u2019s family disowns individuals soliciting funds for late patriarch\u2019s burial"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The family of the late Pa Edwin Clark has raised an alarm that some people are already approaching governments at the federal and state levels, as well as groups and individuals, to solicit money for the burial of their late father and patriarch.<\/p>\n

In a statement jointly signed by Mr. Panaowei Clark, Chief Ebikeme Clark, and Miss Emomotimi Clark, the family disowned such individuals and stated that no such arrangement could be made without their direct involvement.<\/p>\n

While disclaiming such individuals or groups, they emphasized that no one has been mandated or nominated to act on their behalf.<\/p>\n

The family stated that while they look forward to working with relevant stakeholders to finalize the date and programs for the burial of their late father, they appealed for the understanding and cooperation of all concerned.<\/p>\n

The statement reads:<\/p>\n

\u201cEver since the passing of our beloved father, Pa E. K. Clark, on 17th February 2025, members of our family have been playing host to numerous sympathizers and well-wishers who have been thronging his country home at Kiagbodo, Delta State, as well as his residences in Lagos and Abuja.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are indeed overwhelmed by the show of love from all and sundry who have identified with and commiserated with the family of Pa E. K. Clark during this trying time. Indeed, we deeply appreciate the federal government and the governors of various states for condoling with our family and for the moral and financial support accorded us in hosting our numerous visitors.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe also commend the Ijaw National Congress (INC), Pan Niger-Delta Forum (PANDEF), Afenifere, Arewa, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, and the Middle Belt Forum, among other socio-cultural groups, as well as other well-wishers too numerous to mention, for their show of solidarity.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are not unaware that, being a national figure, the planning and implementation of programs for the burial of our late father transcend our family, as it requires careful, thorough, and well-coordinated efforts by all relevant stakeholders.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo this effect, it has become necessary to inform the general public that no individual or group has been mandated or nominated by the family of the late Pa E. K. Clark to approach governments at the federal and state levels, or groups and individuals, to solicit support in any form, discuss, or arrange for the burial of our late father without our direct involvement,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n

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