Popular poet and professor, J.P. Clark-Bekederemo, a.k.a J.P Clark has died at 85 years.

The unfortunate news was announced via a statement by Prof. C.C Clark today, October 13, 2020.

The statement reads:

 “The Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo Town, Delta State, wishes to announce that Emeritus Professor of Literature and Renowned Writer, Prof. John Pepper Clark, has finally dropped his pen in the early hours of today, Tuesday, 13 October 2020.

“Prof. J. P. Clark has paddled on to the great beyond in comfort of his wife, children and siblings, around him.

“The family appreciates your prayers at this time. Other details will be announced later by the family.”

Clark is known for his various poems and novels which were included in curriculums of schools in the 90s.

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