The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has lost his elder brother, Sunday Makinde.
The special adviser on media to the governor, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, announced the death of the 65-year-old in Ibadan, the state capital.
The brother of the deceased, Olumuyiwa Makinde, who is also the Bada Olubadan of Ibadanland and Head of the Aigbofa Family of Oja’ba, Ibadan, announced the death in a message.
“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,” he said.