Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has lost his eldest brother, Engr. Sunday Makinde, who passed away at the age of 65.
The deceased reportedly died in the early hours of Friday, January 24, 2025, at his residence in Ibadan.
Chief Olumuyiwa Makinde, the Bada Olubadan of Ibadanland and Head of the Aigbofa Family of Oja’ba, Ibadan, confirmed the tragic news in an announcement. He 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.”
Engr. Sunday Makinde is survived by his siblings, including Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, as well as children and grandchildren.