Late Yinka Odumakin’s father dies at 116
Late Yinka Odumakin’s father, Elder Ezekiel Odumakin is dead.
Joe Okei-Odumakin, widow of Yinka Odumakin, in a statement on Monday entitled “Moro Shakes Again”, said that the late Elder Odumakin died at age 116.
The former Afenifere spokesperson, the younger Odumakin died on April 2, 2021, at the age of 54, following respiratory problems occasioned by COVID-19 complications.
According to Mrs Okei-Odumakin, who is the President of Women Arise, the elder Odumakin until his death was the Baba Ijo of C.A.C. Moro land in Osun.
“Elder Ezekiel Odumakin died this evening, 5.30 p.m. at the age of 116.
“I spoke with the old man earlier today and we had a brief prayer session along with other family discussions,” part of the statement read.
Mrs Okei-Odumakin recounted that Pa Odumakin stood firmly in faith as the pain of a huge loss of the younger Odumakin ravaged him.
“Papa would be sorely missed as he was not only the patriarch, but the rallying point for the entire family. Further announcements will be made as the family deems fit,” she added.
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