Governor Makinde loses brother 

The death has occurred of Engineer Sunday Makinde, the eldest brother of  Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State.

He was aged 65 years.

He died on Friday, January 24, 2025.

A brother of the deceased, who is also the Bada Olubadan of Ibadanland and Head of Aigbofa Family of Oja’ba, Ibadan, Chief Olumuyiwa Makinde, who announced the passage in a statement,  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 3.20am 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 grand children.”