By Ife Osemedua
365Daily – Dr. Joe Okei Odunmakin, the widow of the late spokesman of Pan-Yoruba group, Afenifere, Mr Yinka Odunmakin, has disclosed that he died of complications caused by COVID-19.
Mr Odunmakin died on Saturday morning at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Lagos State.
A statement issued by Mrs Odunmakin announced his death on Saturday, April 3, 2021.
She disclosed that though he had recovered from Coronavirus infection and was discharged a week ago, he later developed respiratory issues and had to be taken back to the hospital for treatment.
The statement read: “With gratitude to the Supreme Being for a life well spent, I announce the passing on of my beloved husband, Comrade Yinka Odumakin to the great beyond after a brief illness.
“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.
“I appreciate the outpouring of grief and sympathy from home and abroad as I mourn my irreplaceable soulmate. I urge us all to remain steadfast in the cause of the masses to which he dedicated his life.
“Burial arrangement will be made public in due course.”