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Oyo State in tears as Gov Makinde’s brother declared dead

  • Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, Loses Beloved Family Soul, Breaks Down in Tears

Sunday Makinde, the elder brother of Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has died at the age of 65.

 

The Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, who confirmed the news in a statement, said the older Makinde died on Friday.

 

Olanrewaju said the Bada Olubadan of Ibadanland and Head of the Aigbofa Family of Oja’ba, Ibadan, who is also another brother of the deceased, Olumuyiwa Makinde, announced his death.

 

Olumuyiwa said: “With a heavy heart, I announce the passage of my older brother, Engr Sunday Makinde, to eternal glory today, Friday 24th of January 2025.

 

“His sudden death occurred in his Ibadan residence at 3.20am today, Friday 24th January 2025.

 

“He is survived by siblings, among whom is the Executive Governor of Oyo state, His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde, children and grandchildren.”

 

 

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Akanji Philip

Akanji Philip has been working as a reporter with VOICE AIR MEDIA, both onsite at the head office in Odi-Olowo, Osogbo, and remotely since 2021. He has covered events at notable political venues, involving prominent figures such as former Osun Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, current Osun State Governor Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke, former Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo, the late Ondo Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, and various other representatives and lawmakers. In addition, he has represented the company at various press conferences at police stations and has reported on occasions featuring entertainers and actors, such as Kola Oyewo during Oba-Ile Day in Osun State, among others. 📞 +2349058501092, +2348137827714 ✉️ akanjiphilips100@gmail.com

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