In a statement released Friday in Ibadan, the state capital, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde announced the death of his older brother, Sunday Makinde. According to Sulaimon Olanrewaju, the governor’s special adviser on media, the deceased passed away on Friday at the age of 65. Olumuyiwa Makinde, the deceased’s brother and the Bada Olubadan of Ibadanland and Head of the Aigbofa Family of Oja’ba, Ibadan, announced the death 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.
“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.
