By: Bayero Ade
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has been thrown into mourning following the death of his eldest brother, Engr. Sunday Makinde.
According to Afripost, Engr. Makinde, aged 65, reportedly passed away in the early hours of Friday, January 24, 2025, at his residence in Ibadan.
The news was confirmed by Chief Olumuyiwa Makinde, the Bada Olubadan of Ibadanland and Head of the Aigbofa Family of Oja’ba, Ibadan, in an official statement.
“With a heavy heart, I announce the passage of my elder brother, Engr. Sunday Makinde, to eternal glory today, Friday, 24th of January, 2025. His sudden death occurred in his Ibadan residence at 3:20 a.m. today,” the statement read.
Engr. Sunday Makinde is survived by his siblings, including Governor Seyi Makinde, children, and grandchildren.
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