Yinka Odumakin’s family announces burial date for Pa Odumakin

Yinka Odumakin father and Joe Okei Odumakin

The late Elder Ezekiel Odumakin, father of the former spokesman of Yoruba socio-cultural group Afenifere, the late Yinka Odumakin, will be buried on November 12.

Yinka’s widow Joe Okei-Odumakin made the announcement in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos.

According to her, the final burial rites of Pa Odumakin who died at 116 will be observed on the November 11 and 12.

“On Friday the Nov. 11, his remains will be lying-in-state at his Moro residence in Osun and later Service of Songs at C.A.C Church, Oke Waasinmi, Moro, where he was an Elder and Baba Ijo.

“On Saturday, Nov. 12, interment holds at his Moro residence followed by thanksgiving service at C.A.C Oke Waasinmi, Moro in Osun.

“Pa Odumakin is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren,” she said.

The centenarian died on August 29 after a brief prayer session and discussion with his family.