By Olajide Meseko
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PRESIDENT BUHARI MOURNS AFENIFERE SPOKESMAN, YINKA ODUMAKIN
President Muhammadu Buhari condoles with the family, friends and acquaintances of Yinka Odumakin, spokesman of Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere.
Odumakin was also spokesman to the then Gen Buhari in 2011, when he ran for President on the platform of Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), now defunct.
The President recalls Odumakin as dutiful, and a person of conviction, expressing sorrow at his demise, when he had a lot more to contribute to society and the nation at large.
President Buhari prays God to grant repose to the soul of the departed activist, and comfort all those who mourn him.
Femi Adesina
Special Adviser to the President
(Media and Publicity)
April 3, 2021
APC Mourns Odumakin
The All Progressives Congress (APC) mourns the death of Comrade Yinka Odumakin, spokesman of the Pan Yoruba Socio- Political and Cultural organisation, Afenifere.
On behalf of the National Chairman of the APC Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), Governor Mai Mala Buni, party leaders, members and supporters, we extend our condolences to the late Odumakin’s immediate family, particularly his wife, Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin and Afenifere.
The Yoruba nation and indeed the country has lost a seasoned public analyst, activist, politician and patriot who was relentless in canvassing and serving the interests of Yorubaland and the progress of the country at large. He will be sorely missed.
We pray the Almighty God comforts all that mourn and grant the late Yinka Odumakin eternal rest.
SIGNED:
Sen. John James Akpanudoedehe, Ph.D.
National Secretary,
Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC)
All Progressives Congress (APC)