By Ayodele Oni
Afenifere, Yoruba socio political organization on Saturday officially announced the demise of its spokesman, Mr Yinka Odumakin.
General secretary of the organization, Chief Sola Ebiseni, in a statement in Akure, Ondo state capital, said that late Odumakin served the body for 17 out of the 70 years of its existence.
Afenifere in its statement states “it is with extreme sadness and sorrow that the Afẹ́nifẹ́re regret to announce the passing away of our Publicity Secretary Mr Yinka Odumakin which occurred on the 3rd day of April, 2021.
“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.
“Our organisation which is 70 years old this very month has had the services of our Dear Publicity Secretary for 17 years, uninterrupted, Unbroken.
“He served The Afẹ́nifẹ́re with all his might, power, intellect and soul. Steadfast, Forthright unalloyed! Mr Yinka Odumakin was a heart of loyalty personified. We will miss him.
“The Yorùbá that the Afẹ́nifẹ́re serve will miss him. The nation, Nigeria, will miss his invaluable services at these most difficult times of our debilitating challenges.
“On behalf our our Leader and Leader of The Yorùbá, the Afẹ́nifẹ́re extend our condolences to his immediate family. We admit, endurance is an Elusive virtue at these difficult times, but we councel the family to embrace Fortitude at these trying times.”
