By Emmanuel Kwada
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State is mourning the loss of his elder brother, Engineer Sunday Makinde, who passed away at the age of 65. The announcement was made in a statement on Friday by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, in Ibadan, the state capital. According to Olanrewaju, the death was confirmed by the Bada Olubadan of Ibadanland and Head of the Aigbofa Family of Oja’ba, Ibadan, Olumuyiwa Makinde.
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 governor expressed his sadness, saying “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.” Engineer Sunday Makinde is survived by his siblings, including Governor Seyi Makinde, as well as his children and grandchildren.