Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has lost his elder brother, Sunday Makinde, aged 65.
In a statement issued on Friday in Ibadan, the state capital, the governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, conveyed the news.
According to the statement, the announcement was made by Olumuyiwa Makinde, another brother of the deceased and the Bada Olubadan of Ibadanland as well as Head of the Aigbofa Family of Oja’ba, Ibadan.
“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,” the statement quoted Makinde as saying.
