Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has experienced a loss in his family with the passing of his elder brother, Engineer Sunday Makinde.
Gatekeepers News reports that the news was communicated by Sulaimon Olanrewaju, the Special Adviser (Media) to the Governor, in a statement released on Friday.
Engineer Sunday Makinde passed away on January 24 at the age of 65. Chief Olumuyiwa Makinde, the Bada Olubadan of Ibadanland and Head of the Aigbofa Family of Oja’ba, Ibadan, announced the sad news in a message.
“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 statement quoted Olumuyiwa Makinde as saying.
“His sudden death occurred in his Ibadan residence at 3.20 am 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.”