Stop Press: John Pepper “J.P” Clark, One Of The Definitions Of Literature Is Dead

Charles Oyelesi

One of the definitions of literature John Pepper Clark Bekederemo is dead.

The Emeritus Professor died today, Tuesday, October 13, 2020.

A simple statement announcing this development 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.”

The statement was signed by Professor C.C Clark and Mr Ilaye Clark.
The extraordinary writer, playwright ad poet who is better known as J.P Clark was 85 at the time of his death.