Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has lost his elder brother, Sunday Makinde.
The older Makinde who was aged 65 was until his death a member of the Ibadan Traditional Cabinet and was Bada Olubadan of Ibadanland.
According to a statement signed by the Media Adviser to the governor, Sulaimon Olarenwaju, the Head of the Aigbofa Family of Oja’ba, Ibadan, Chief Olumuyiwa Makinde, officially announced the death of late Sunday Makinde.
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The statement reads in part: “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.”