Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has lost his elder brother, Engineer Sunday Makinde, who passed away on Friday, January 24, at the age of 65.
The Governor’s Special Adviser (Media), Sulaimon Olanrewaju, made this known in a statement on Friday.
Olanrewaju further stated that the news of the death was announced by Chief Olumuyiwa Makinde, a brother of the deceased, who is also the Bada Olubadan of Ibadanland and Head of the Aigbofa Family of Oja’ba, Ibadan.
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“With a heavy heart, I announce the passage of my older brother, Engr Sunday Makinde, to eternal glory today, Friday 24th of January 2025,” the statement quoted Olumuyiwa Makinde as saying.
“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 grand children.”