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Late Comrade Yinka Odumakin

Yinka dedicated his life to cause of masses – Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin; Says of husband: A part of me is gone!

Comrade Yinka Odumakin
Joe Okei-Odumakin

Activist, Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin, has said that her late husband, Comrade Yinka Odumakin, dedicated his life to the cause of the masses of Nigeria and urged all to remain steadfast to the cause.

In a statement she issued announcing the passage of the pro-democracy activist and spokesman of the pan-Yoruba organization, Afenifere, Dr. Okei-Odumakin lamented the loss of the man with whom she fought many battles against tyranny, saying, “I mourn my irreplaceable soulmate.”

Full text of the statement reads:

“With gratitude to the Supreme Being for a life well spent, I announce the passing on of my beloved husband, Comrade Yinka Odumakin to the great beyond after a brief illness.

“The sad event happened this morning (Saturday, 3/4/2021) at the intensive care unit of LASUTH where he was being managed for respiratory issues due to complications from COVID-19 which he had recovered from about a week ago.

“I appreciate the outpouring of grief and sympathy from home and abroad as I mourn my irreplaceable soulmate. I urge us all to remain steadfast in the cause of the masses to which he dedicated his life.

“Burial arrangement will be made public in due course.”

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