Odumakin was a Spartan, Roman all rolled into one — Fani-Kayode

Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, says he is deeply saddened by the death of Afenifere’s spokesman, Yinka Odumakin.

Odumakin died on Saturday at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital of complications from Coronavirus Disease.

Reacting to his death, Fani-Kayode in a statement revealed that it was an honour for Odumakin to have been called his brother.

He wrote: “I am deeply saddened that we have lost Comrade Yinka Odumakin, one of our brightest and best.

“He was a great warrior who feared nothing and who stood for truth and justice right to the end.

“The South West and indeed Nigeria has lost one of its greatest sons and brightest stars.

“May the Lord forgive him of all his sins, May He honor him with a place in Heaven and May his great and mighty soul rest in peace.

“Adieu great warrior, until we meet again.

“Those of us who had the honor of being called your brother and who stood by you shoulder to shoulder through the most trying times for our people and the most bitter battles for the emancipation of our nation shall miss you dearly.

“You were a Spartan and a Roman all rolled into one in every sense of the word.

“A great son of the West who inspired millions, who made us proud of who we are and what we stand for, who humbled our collective adversaries and who harboured no fear.

“Your legacy is truly blessed and wrapped in glory and it shall surely endure.

“Be rest assured that those of us that you have left behind shall pick up the gauntlet, receive the baton, fly the flag and continue the great fight.

“And as we enter each new battle we shall call your name in awe and remember you.

“May your star shine brightly amongst the hosts of Heaven until we meet again at the marriage feast of the Lamb and may the Lord comfort and strengthen your dear wife, your children and all your loved ones at this difficult time.

“The whole of Nigeria mourns you brother. You fought a good fight, you held the line, you stayed the course and now it is time for you to rest.

“We shall never forget you.

“Adieu great warrior until we meet again.”