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Father of Yinka Odumakin dies at 116
The father of late Comrade Yinka Odumakin, Elder Ezekiel Odumakin, was on Monday announced dead.
The wife of Yinka Odumakin, Joe Okei-Odumakin, in a statement on Monday entitled “Moro Shakes Again”, indicated that late Elder Odumakin died at age 116.
Yinka Odumakin, publicity secretary of Afenifere, died on April 2, 2021, at the age of 54, following respiratory complications.
Joe Okei-Odumakin, President of Women Arise, stated that late Elder Ezekiel Odumakin until his death was the Baba Ijo of C.A.C. Moro land in Osun.
The statement reads: “Elder Ezekiel Odumakin died this evening, 5.30 p.m. at the age of 116.
“I spoke with the old man earlier today and we had a brief prayer session along other family discussion.”
She stated that Pa Odumakin stood firmly in faith as the pain of a huge loss ravaged him.
“Papa would be sorely missed as he was not only the patriarch, but the rallying point for the entire family.
“Further announcements will be made as the family deems fit,” she said.
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