Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, on Wednesday, paid a
condolence visit to widow of late Afenifere spokesman, Yinka Odumakin, at their
residence in Omole area of Lagos.
Soyinka described late Odumakin as a persistent and brave
fighter.
The late Odumakin, 56, died on Friday after battling with
respiratory problems occasioned by COVID-19 complications.
In the condolence register, Soyinka said, “Farewell to a
doughy fighter”.
Similarly, a former Speaker, House of Representatives, Mr Dimeji Bankole, said late Odumakin struggled for human rights and lived till end.
According to a veteran Nigerian broadcaster, Mr Bisi
olatilo, “Odumakin left the way strong people leave.”
NAN reports that Soyinka and others were all received by his
widow, Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin, also rights campaigner and president, Women Arise.
(NAN)
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