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Gov Makinde loses elder brother, Sunday Makinde
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has suffered a personal loss with the death of his elder brother, Engr. Sunday Makinde.
Naija News reports that the 65-year-old passed away in the early hours of Friday, January 24, 2025.
The announcement was made by another younger brother, Chief Olumuyiwa Makinde, who serves as the Bada Olubadan of Ibadanland and 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 3:20 am,” the statement read.
Engr. Sunday Makinde is survived by his siblings, including Governor Seyi Makinde, as well as children and grandchildren. Governor Makinde has yet to release an official statement regarding the loss.
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