Shock as Governor Makinde’s elder brother dies at 65

Sunday Makinde, the elder brother Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has died at the age of 65.

The Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, who confirmed the news in a statement, said the older Makinde died on Friday.

Olanrewaju said the Bada Olubadan of Ibadanland and Head of the Aigbofa Family of Oja’ba, Ibadan, who is also another brother of the deceased, Olumuyiwa Makinde, announced his death.

Olumuyiwa said: “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.”