Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, is grieving the loss of his elder brother, Engineer Sunday Makinde, who passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, at the age of 65.
Seyi Makinde’s Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, confirmed the news in a statement issued from Ibadan, the state capital. According to the announcement, Sunday Makinde passed away at 3:20 a.m. in his residence in Ibadan.
The announcement was made by another of the deceased’s siblings, 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. He is survived by siblings, among whom is the Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde, children, and grandchildren,” Olumuyiwa Makinde stated.