BREAKING: Wike, Ortom, Other Top Politicians Storm Ibadan, Reasons Emerge
Ibadan, Oyo state – Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, and former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, visited Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde in Ibadan on Wednesday, February 5.
Legit.ng gathered that the visit was to express condolences following the death of Makinde's elder brother, Sunday Makinde, who passed away on Friday, January 24, at the age of 65.
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This was revealed in a statement shared via X, on Wednesday, February 5.
Wike and Ortom arrived at Makinde's residence in the Ikolaba Government Reservation Area of Ibadan, accompanied by other dignitaries, The Punch reported.
Recall that Makinde lost his older brother, Sunday Makinde, an engineer. The older Makinde was said to have passed away at the age of 65 in the early hours of Friday, January 24.
Engineer Sunday Makinde's death was announced in a terse statement by another younger brother, Olumuyiwa Makinde, on Friday morning, January 24.
Leadership reported that Olumuyiwa Makinde is the Bada Olubadan of Ibadanland and Head of the Aigbofa Family of Oja’ba in Ibadan. As he announced his elder brother's passing, he said his death was heavy on his heart.
The statement reads:
“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 3.20 am 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.”
Tinubu consoles Makinde
Reacting to the death of Oyo state governor's brother, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended heartfelt condolences to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, his family, and the people of Oyo over the loss of Engineer Sunday Makinde, the governor's elder brother.
In a message of sympathy signed by the President and addressed to Governor Makinde, Tinubu expressed deep sorrow over the passing, describing it as a profound loss.
The President acknowledged the emotional toll that the death of a loved one, particularly an elder brother, could have on a family. He assured Governor Makinde of his support during this time of mourning, noting that he, along with many others, stands in solidarity with the Makinde family.
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Deputy Governor loses daughter
Previously Legit.ng reported that the Akwa Ibom state deputy governor, Dr. Akon Eyakenyi, has lost her daughter, Blessing to the cold hands of death.
It was gathered that Blessing died from complications arising from childbirth in a Port Harcourt hospital in Rivers state. The deceased recently got married about seven months ago.
Condolences from government officials, politicians, and friends have been pouring in for the bereaved family in their moment of grief. Videos and photos of the wedding ceremony of Blessing and her husband, Olumuyiwa Adewumi, at the Int'l Worship Centre in Uyo, the state capital have continued to flood social media.
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