(Video) Heartbreaking moment Mr. Odunmakin found out his son Yinka Odunmakin has died

The sad passing away of Afenifere spokesman, Yinka Odunmakin, has reached the ears of his father, Mr. Odunmakin. The moment was Heartbreaking and touching. Mr. Odunmakin broke down in tears and almost fainted after he heard the tragedy that had befallen upon his son.

Yinka Odumakin, the spokesman for Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, is dead.

Details of his death are still sketchy but a family source told Daily Trust that he died from COVID-19 complications. According to People’s Gazette, the late activist had been on ventilator for two weeks at an undisclosed medical facility.

Odumakin played a key role in the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) that fought the regime of General Sani Abacha after the annulment of the June 12, 1993 election.

He was also one of the spokespersons of the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders’ Forum (SMBLF), the body representing ethnic nationalities in the South-West, South-South, South-East and the Middle Belt. Odumakin, who was married to another activist, Dr. Joe Odumakin, has been one of the strongest critics of the present government.

Video below:

Watch the heartbreaking moment when Afenifere Leader, late Odumakin's father heard his son has left the world. pic.twitter.com/k2RcqQ9zNK

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