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Breaking: Yinka Odumakin Dies

Matilda Omonaiye/

After a long battle with COVID-19, Afenifere spokesman, Yinka Odumakin, reportedly died early today.

Odumakin lines has since been switched off and his wife Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin has not responded to calls.

Reports say Odumakin died at the intensive care unit of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital.

Meanwhile, activists have taken to the social media to mourn Odumakin’s passage.

Omoyele Sowore, the Sahara Reporters’ publisher, stated on Twitter: “Death is a necessary end! Sad to announce this passing of a friend and fighter, Yinka Odumakin. Rest in Power, Senior Comrade!”

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