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‘We’ve Lost A Man Who Fought For Justice’, Afenifere Reacts To Odumakin’s Death

Fayose, Fani-Kayode, Others Eulogise Deceased Afenifere Spokesperson

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The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has led the payment of tribute to Yinka Odumakin, its National Publicity Secretary, who died on Saturday.

Joe Okei-Odumakin, wife of Odumakin, in a statement on Saturday announced that her husband died at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) due to respiratory issues which arose from COVID-19 complications.

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Reacting via a Twitter post which was accompanied by a picture of Odumakin, Ayo Adebanjo, the new Afenifere leader, described the demise as: “This is too heavy to bear.”

Gani Adams, the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, described Odumakin as a fearless Yoruba son who spoke truth to power.

Adams, in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Aderemi, said the late Odumakin was a true Yoruba son, a committed fellow, and the voice of the people, especially, the downtrodden.

“We’ll all miss his voice. We’ll miss his commitment, we’ll miss is bravery because the late Yinka Odumakin’s fearless image loomed larger than what we can easily forget in a hurry.

“He was a phenomenon that spoke truth to power. He cut a picture of an all-rounder, a media personage, an analyst and public commentator that had warmed himself to the hearts of many people.

“His exit had left a big vacuum in the social and political milieu and Nigerians will always remember him for who he was because in his life, the late Odumakin was truly one of the few gifted soul of our race,” the statement partly read.

Ayodele Fayose, a former governor of Ekiti State, said the late Odumakin fought for justice and equity, adding that the deceased was a man who promoted fairness for all.

Shocked and saddened but with total submission to the will of God. Yinka Odumakin lived a life of justice,  fighting for justice and equity for all. 
He was a man in total defense of justice and fairness for all. He had a life well spent,  not how far,  but how well.

— Peter Ayodele Fayose (@GovAyoFayose) April 3, 2021

In the same vein, Femi Fani-Kayode, a former minister of aviation, described the late Afenifere spokesperson as a “great warrior” who stood for justice and truth, adding that the South-West region and Nigeria have lost one of its shining lights.

I am deeply saddened that we have lost Comrade Yinka Odumakin, one of our brightest & 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. 1/ pic.twitter.com/DHzioa4awn

— Femi Fani-Kayode (@realFFK) April 3, 2021

Shehu Sani, a colleague of the late Odumakin in the human rights advocacy sector and former senator, said the country has lost lost “an indomitable & irrepressible voice for justice”.

Yinka Odumakin;It’s unusual for me to send a message to comrade Yinka without a response.That happened just yesterday.A principled activist,a dogged fighter and a distinguished Journalist he was.We lost an indomitable & irrepressible voice for justice.May his soul Rest In Peace.

— Senator Shehu Sani (@ShehuSani) April 3, 2021

In its own remarks, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) expressed shock over the demise of Odumakin, saying that he made “erudite contributions to national dialogue and relentless commitment towards the development of democratic ethos in our country”.

Odumakin was consistently focused in fighting for a nation in which the principles of equity, fairness and justice will thrive in every sphere of our national life.

— Official PDP Nigeria (@OfficialPDPNig) April 3, 2021

He dedicated his life as a journalist, human right activist and social crusader for improvement in every phase of the live in our country.

— Official PDP Nigeria (@OfficialPDPNig) April 3, 2021

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