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Governor Makinde’s brother dies at 65

The deceased, aged 65, was survived by siblings, children, and grandchildren.

• January 24, 2025
Seyi Makinde
Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde (Photo Credit: Twitter)

Governor Seyi Makinde has lost his oldest brother, Sunday Makinde.

The governor’s brother’s demise was announced in a statement Friday morning by Mr Makinde’s spokesman, Sulaimon Olanrewaju.

The statement indicated that one of the deceased’s brothers, Olumuyiwa Makinde, announced the demise of the sibling, who died in the early hours of Friday.

The deceased, aged 65, was survived by siblings, children, and grandchildren.

(NAN)

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