Seyi Makinde, the governor of Oyo State, lost his older brother, Sunday Makinde.
The Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, stated in a statement released Friday in the state capital of Ibadan that the deceased passed away on Friday at the age of 65.
Olanrewaju stated that the death was announced in a message by the deceased’s brother, Olumuyiwa Makinde, who is also the Bada Olubadan of Ibadanland and the 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.
