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Breaking: Makinde mourns elder brother’s death
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State is in mourning following the sudden death of his immediate elder brother, Chief Olumuyiwa Makinde, the Bada Olubadan of Ibadanland and Head of the Aigbofa Family of Oja’ba, Ibadan.
The governor announced the passing of his brother in a heartfelt statement on Friday, January 24, 2025.
“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 read.
Chief Olumuyiwa Makinde reportedly passed away at his Ibadan residence in the early hours of Friday at 3:20 a.m.
He is survived by his siblings, including Governor Seyi Makinde, as well as his children and grandchildren.
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