The succession battle for the leadership of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has begun, following the death of Senator Edwin Clark. As the umbrella body of traditional rulers, leaders, and stakeholders of the coastal states in the Niger Delta, PANDEF's leadership is crucial for the region's development.
Potential Successors
Several individuals are being considered as potential successors to Clark:
1. *King Alfred Diete-Spiff*: A former military governor of old Rivers State and current monarch, who serves as co-chairman of PANDEF's Board of Trustees.
2. *Obong Victor Attah*: A former governor of Akwa-Ibom State and co-chairman of PANDEF's Board of Trustees.
3. *Ambassador Igali*: The current chairman of PANDEF.
4. *Senator Henry Seriake Dickson*: A former governor of Bayelsa State.
5. *Chief James Ibori*: A former governor of Delta State.
6. *Chief Donald Duke*: A former governor of Cross River State.
7. *Prof. Benjamin Okaba*: The President of the Ijaw National Congress (INC).
8. *Chief Atedo Peterside*: A renowned economist and financial expert.
9. *Chief Albert K. Horsfall*: A retired Director with the Department of State Security Service (DSS).
10. *Alhaji Asari Dokubo*: A second-class chief and activist, who has been recommended by some as a potential successor.
Reaction from Prominent Figures
Former President Goodluck Jonathan described Clark as a leader whose shoes are too big to fill, praising his courage and boldness in challenging injustice. The Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, also acknowledged the difficulty in finding someone to fill Clark's shoes .
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