Date Published: 10/13/09

E. K. Clark: The Undisputed Godfather (Part 1)

Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, Officer of Order of Federal Republic (OFR) and Commander of Order of Niger (CON) at present is the capo di tuti of Nigerian polity, the ultimate Godfather that is hated and loved by all.

He is to Nigeria what Adedibu was to South West Nigeria, while Adedibu is lettered, Clark is a lawyer and a member of Inner Temple in London, He is what Maitama Sule, Chiroma and Shagari combined are to the North, Clark was a Federal Minister with these distinguished Nigerians in the 60’s. Clark has no parallel in the South South region; he is simply referred to as the leader.. Tony Annenih, Micheal Akhighe, John Oyegun, Ogbemudia, Alabo Graham Douglas, etc enjoy doing collabo with him.

The President respects him while the Vice President reveres and worships him; he fought Odili and Ibori to ensure that his kinsman, Jonathan Goodluck became the No. 2 man in Nigeria. He is so fear that despite his attack against Ibori, Ibori refused to join or abuse Clark but picked on lesser Obasanjo and Ribadu.

He cuts the exact picture of Godfather, he mostly love being pull around sitting on wheel chair for desired effects..

His residences, either in Lagos, Kiagbodo or Abuja are Mecca of sought by politicians, contractors, militants, jurists, Diplomats, Civil servants, criminals etc.

What set Clark apart cannot be explained but give it to him he has a good pedigree, his brothers distinguished themselves, Prof. J. P. Clark is respected in literary world, Ambassador B. A. Clark rose to the pinnacle of his career as the Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and was Nigeria Permanent Representative to the United Nations, his other brother was rose and retired as a General in Nigerian Army.

Clark is well organized with trusted aides and unlike others you will hardly see any of his numerous children around him but choose to relate with young and vibrant professionals, one of them is Dr. Mike Oberabor a medical practitioner who is Clark personal physician, in Clark’s court one cannot miss him consulting with the season Journalist and Vanguard columnist, Donu Kogbara, Done recently resigned her appointment with NNPC over Clark disagreement with Dr. Rilwanu Lukman’s style of administration. Dr. Toru Ofili, Wing Commander Biakpara, ex-military administrator, Dr. Ikhime, ex-militant, Dr. Okoni are also member of E.K.C. cabinent, although an accomplished lawyer, Clark retained the service of the young prodigious lawyer and human rights activist, Kayode Ajulo as his personal lawyer while still enjoying the service of other lawyers.

The several claims that Clark is the sponsor and head of the militant was confirmed recently when the entire 16 militants leaders, led by High Chief Government Ekpemepolo (aka) Tompolo, Chief Ateke Tom, Mr Ebikabowei Ben (aka) Boyloaf, Franklin Duduku, Bonny Gawei, Africa Ukparafa, Farah Dagogo, Soboma George, Erefimudei Olotu, Ezekiel Akpabewei, Keneth Dan Opsingi, Bibopre Ajube, Henry Egbema, Omo Tonweerigha, Solomon Indigbana and Selky Kile Torugwedi, while in their company were their lawyers and body guards for the first time converged at Clark’s mansion at Asokoro to pay homage and deliberate before proceeding to Aso Rock Villa to see the President Yar’Adua.

The residents of prestigious and serene Asokoro District will not forget in hurry as several exotic cars were on display and stretched the whole of T.Y. Danjuma Street.

……Watch out for UNDISPUTED GODFATHER PART II