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  • Updated: April 03, 2021

PDP, Fayose Mourn Afenifere Spokesperson, Yinka Odumakin

PDP, Fayose Mourn Afenifere Spokesperson, Yinka Odumakin

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, and the leading opposition party in Nigeria, People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have mourned Yinka Odumakin, the National Publicity Secretary of the Pan-Yoruba group, Afenifere.

Odumakin reportedly died on Saturday morning at the Covid Isolation Centre of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital after a brief illness.

The news of his death was confirmed by his wife, Mrs. Joe Okei-Odumakin.

In his condolence message, Fayose expressed shock and sadness over the news, describing the statesman as one who lived fighting for justice.

The former governor tweeted, “Shocked and saddened but with total submission to the will of God. Yinka Odumakin lived a life of justice, fighting for justice and equity for all.

“He was a man in total defense of justice and fairness for all. He had a life well spent, not how far, but how well.

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“In it all, he will be remembered for his undiluted love for the Yoruba race and Nigerians in general.

“My prayers are with his wife, children and the leadership of Afenifere at this difficult time. May the soul of Yinka Rest In Peace.”

The PDP in a statement by its spokesperson, Kola Ologbondiyan, described Odunmakin’s death as a huge loss to the country and particularly, the PDP.

The party acknowledged the erudite contributions of Odumakin to national discourse and continuous commitment towards the development of democratic ethos in the country.

The statement read in part, “Odumakin was consistently focused in fighting for a nation in which the principles of equity, fairness and justice will thrive in every sphere of our national life.

“He dedicated his life as a journalist, human right activist and social crusader for improvement in every phase of the live in our country.

“Indeed, if Yinka Odumakin had the last pint of blood in his vein and there was a need to drop same for democracy to be strengthened in our country, he would have readily made it available.

“Our party commiserates with his dear wife, Joe, who has also remained steadfast in fighting for human right, good governance, credible elections as well as justice, especially for the downtrodden.

“The PDP also condoles with the larger Odumakin family, the Afenifere fold as well as the civil society community while offering prayers to God to grant our nation the fortitude to bear this huge loss.”

 

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