Joe Okei-Odumakin, president of Women Arise, says Yinka Odumakin, her late husband and former national publicity secretary of Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-political group, had a lot of “unfinished business” before his passage.

On April 2, 2021, Odumakin died of COVID-19 complications at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH).

Speaking in a chat with TheCable on Monday, Okei-Odumakin said while her husband died at the age of 54, he made more impact than many people who were granted longevity.

“I believe he was a fulfilled person in the sense that no one could have all their dreams concluded before departure,” she said.

“But he did much more than many who were granted longevity. He had a lot of unfinished business. One example is fatherhood. He didn’t finish that and we miss him in that office. The children and I. There are many more but he had a dazzling run. We are grateful.

“There are many fond memories about him. But his dedication to causes and persons was strong. He was dedicated to us. That is unforgettable.”

She said works are ongoing on the Oluyinka Odumakin Foundation (OOF) which was established in memory of her late husband".

“We are currently laying the foundation. We must lay the foundation firmly and then begin to build. We will get there,” she added.

Okei-Odumakin also commended students of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) for organising events for the third anniversary of Odumakin’s death.

She said the honour by the students is befitting as the late Odumakin began his activism as a student of OAU.

“It is gratifying. He began his activism right there. So it is befitting. You know, young people defy certain societal restraints which make older people forget the dead very easily. Isn’t it amazing?”.
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Tinubu should thank his stars Yinka and Gani fawehinmi were dead before 2023.

three years already...wow. rip great man

I was fortunate to have met him twice. Very humble man and down to earth.

Continue to rest in peace Sir. Your legacies as a human right activist will never be forgotten

he will still have his way

derecho:
Tinubu should thank his stars Yinka and Gani fawehinmi were dead before 2023.

Another goon spewing thrash. If they are so powerful as you claimed, then why are they not alive? Yinka Odumakin that Tinubu helped paid off his medical bills? That man died mysteriously because he is full of bitterness.

derecho:
Tinubu should thank his stars Yinka and Gani fawehinmi were dead before 2023.

Don't speak ill of the dead

DiscoverID:
Another goon spewing thrash. If they are so powerful as you claimed, then why are they not alive? Yinka Odumakin that Tinubu helped paid off his medical bills? That man died mysteriously because he is full of bitterness.

God continue to rest his soul

What do you mean? So, according to you Adolf Hitler was a good man, abi? Listen very carefully, Yinka Odumakin was a bittered soul that died miserably and I will always call a spade a spade.

bolaayenimo:
Don't speak ill of the dead

DiscoverID:
Another goon spewing thrash. If they are so powerful as you claimed, then why are they not alive? Yinka Odumakin that Tinubu helped paid off his medical bills? That man died mysteriously because he is full of bitterness.

Odumakin was not a bitter person

Good people will always die in peace while the wicked souls end in a tragic manner like he did.

That man's heart was full of evil and envy.

Christistruth00:


Odumakin was not a bitter person

Christistruth00:

Odumakin was not a bitter person

Yes, he's not a bitter person. Odumakin knows so much about Tinubu that so many don't know. Alas! He died before Tinubu became president.

Beremx:
I was fortunate to have met him twice. Very humble man and down to earth.

Continue to rest in peace Sir. Your legacies as a human right activist will never be forgotten

Yinka Odumakin was a Brave and courageous man, who spoke truth to power.

DiscoverID:
Good people will always die in peace while the wicked souls end in a tragic manner like he did.

That man's heart was full of evil and envy.

Odumakin was not a wicked man

sageb:


Yes, he's not a bitter person.
Odumakin knows so much about Tinubu that so many don't know.
Alas! He died before Tinubu became president.

Nigeria is a Democracy
Not everyone must support Tinubu