
OYO STATE GOVERNOR; SEYI MAKINDE LOSES ELDER BROTHER
The death has been announced of Mr. Sunday Makinde, elder brother to the Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde.
He died on Friday, January 24, 2025 at the age of 65.
Announcing the passing in a message, a brother of the deceased, who is also the Bada Olubadan of Ibadanland and Head of the Aigbofa Family of Oja’ba, Ibadan, Chief Olumuyiwa Makinde, wrote, “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 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.”
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