Late Yinka Odumakin’s father, Elder Ezekiel Odumakin, is dead.
Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin, widow of Yinka Odumakin, confirmed the development in a statement she issued on Monday.
The statement, entitled: “Moro Shakes Again,” said that late Elder Odumakin died at 116.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that late Yinka Odumakin, a former Afenifere spokesperson, died on April 2, 2021 at the age of 54, following respiratory problems occasioned by COVID-19 complications.
According to Okei-Odumakin, who is the President of Women Arise, late Elder Ezekiel Odumakin until his death was the Baba Ijo of Christ Apostolic Church, Moroland in Osun State.
The statement reads: “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 other family discussions.”
She recounted that Pa Odumakin stood firmly in faith as the pain of a huge loss ravaged him.
She added: “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.”