The Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Akinloye, Ige Olakulehin I, and the Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, have both expressed their condolences to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State following the demise of his elder brother, Engineer Sunday Makinde.
In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Comrade Solomon Olugbemiga Ayoade, and made available to journalists on Saturday, the Olubadan described the death as sad and unfortunate, noting that it is an inevitable end for all mortals.
“Available information in the public domain revealed that Engineer Sunday Makinde was a humble and accomplished individual who contributed positively to the development of Ibadan, Oyo State, and Nigeria as a whole,” the monarch stated.
He urged Governor Makinde to take heart, emphasizing the inevitability of death, and prayed for the gentle repose of the deceased’s soul while seeking divine comfort for the family.
Similarly, the Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Ghandi Olaoye, in a press release personally signed and issued through his Special Assistant on Media and Community Relations, Rev. Peter Olaleye, described the death as shocking and unfortunate.
“I received with a heavy heart the sudden death of the brother of His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde. Losing a dear one is always a moment of grief. On behalf of the good people of Ogbomoso, I condole with His Excellency, the immediate and extended Makinde family over this terrible loss,” Oba Olaoye stated.
He urged the family to remain strong, reminding them that no leaf falls from a tree without God’s knowledge.
Engineer Sunday Makinde passed away in the early hours of Friday, January 24, 2025, at his Ibadan residence. He was 65 years old.
In a statement by his younger brother, Chief Muyiwa Makinde, the Bada Olubadan of Ibadanland, it was disclosed that the deceased breathed his last at 3:20 a.m. and is survived by siblings, including Governor Seyi Makinde, children, and grandchildren.
Both monarchs prayed for the fortitude of the Makinde family to bear the irreparable loss and for the soul of the deceased to rest in perfect peace.
