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Renowned Human Rights Activist, Yinka Odumakin Is Dead

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Yinka Odumakin, the human rights activist who was spokesman of Afenifere, Pan-Yoruba sociocultural group, is dead.

According to Daily Trust, Yinka Odumakin died from COVID-19 complications this morning.

Until his death, Yinka Odumakin was the spokesman of Afenifere, Pan-Yoruba sociocultural group. 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.
He has consistently taken on the Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government over alleged impartiality and favouritism in appointment into various offices.

Yinka Odumakin was married to another activist, Dr. Joe Odumakin.

May his soul rest in peace.

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