CAN condoles Oyo governor over brother’s death
The Christian Association of Nigeria, Oyo State chapter, has condoled Governor Seyi Makinde and his family over the death of his elder brother, Sunday Makinde.
The Media Aide to Oyo CAN Chairman, Dr Olamide Olanrewaju, in a condolence message on Saturday in Ibadan, described Mr Sunday’s death as shocking and painful.
The family of the deceased had announced his death in the early hours of January 24.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with his Excellency and the entire Makinde family. May God Almighty repose the departed soul and grant the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss,” Thr Oyo CAN said.
The deceased, aged 65, is survived by siblings, children and grandchildren.
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