"We remember C.O. Adebayo today as a statesman who positively impacted many. He was deeply genial, with an astute, quick-witted...

"Professor Utuama's demise is a big loss to all -- Delta State, the legal profession, the Niger Delta and Nigeria....

"The Niger Delta region, and indeed Nigeria will dearly miss Pa Clark for his sagacity, rich sense of history, courageous...