Family Announces Yinka Odumakin’s Burial Arrangements

The family of the late activist and Afenifere spokesman, Comrade
Yinka Odumakin, on Monday announced the order of his funeral
rites.

According to a release signed by his widow, Joe Odumakin, the
rites will span three days – starting from Thursday 22nd through
Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th April 2021.

Odumakin died on April 3, 2021 from complications from COVID-19,
according to family sources.

His burial arrangement is as follows: “Thursday 22nd April: Day
of Tributes and Service of Songs at the Police College, Ikeja Lagos
between 11 am and 4 pm while his body lies in state.

“Friday 23rd April: Body departs Lagos for Moro, his country
home, in Ife North LGA of Osun State.

“There will be a Christian wake by 5 pm at the Origbo Anglican
Grammar School, Moro, to be followed by a Candlelight procession on
Friday.

“Saturday, 24th April: Lying in State at Origbo Anglican Grammar
School, Moro by 8 am, followed by a Funeral Service by 10 am, after
which his remains will be committed to Mother Earth at a private
interment.”

Odumakin was a human rights activist who played a vital role in
the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) that fought General Sani
Abacha’s regime after the annulment of the June 12, 1993
presidential election.

He was the apex Yoruba group’s spokesman for over two decades,
coordinating the publicity and public relations activities of the
group.

He was also one of the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders’ Forum
(SMBLF) spokespersons, the body representing ethnic nationalities
in the South-West, South-South, South-East and the Middle Belt.

He has consistently taken on the Muhammadu Buhari-led government
over alleged impartiality and favouritism in appointments into
various offices.

His voice was also very loud in condemning the activities of
killer herders in the Yoruba land.

The family of the late activist and Afenifere spokesman, Comrade
Yinka Odumakin, on Monday announced the order of his funeral
rites.

According to a release signed by his widow, Joe Odumakin, the
rites will span three days – starting from Thursday 22nd through
Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th April 2021.

Odumakin died on April 3, 2021 from complications from COVID-19,
according to family sources.

His burial arrangement is as follows: “Thursday 22nd April: Day
of Tributes and Service of Songs at the Police College, Ikeja Lagos
between 11 am and 4 pm while his body lies in state.

“Friday 23rd April: Body departs Lagos for Moro, his country
home, in Ife North LGA of Osun State.

“There will be a Christian wake by 5 pm at the Origbo Anglican
Grammar School, Moro, to be followed by a Candlelight procession on
Friday.

“Saturday, 24th April: Lying in State at Origbo Anglican Grammar
School, Moro by 8 am, followed by a Funeral Service by 10 am, after
which his remains will be committed to Mother Earth at a private
interment.”

Odumakin was a human rights activist who played a vital role in
the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) that fought General Sani
Abacha’s regime after the annulment of the June 12, 1993
presidential election.

He was the apex Yoruba group’s spokesman for over two decades,
coordinating the publicity and public relations activities of the
group.

He was also one of the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders’ Forum
(SMBLF) spokespersons, the body representing ethnic nationalities
in the South-West, South-South, South-East and the Middle Belt.

He has consistently taken on the Muhammadu Buhari-led government
over alleged impartiality and favouritism in appointments into
various offices.

His voice was also very loud in condemning the activities of
killer herders in the Yoruba land.