The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) expresses shock over the death of right activist, social crusader and National Publicity Secretary of Afenifere, Yinka Odumakin.
PDP described the death of Odumakin as a huge loss to the nation and particularly, the PDP, given his erudite contributions to national dialogue and relentless commitment towards the development of democratic ethos in our country.
The party in a statement by it National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, Saturday said “Odumakin was consistently focused in fighting for a nation in which the principles of equity, fairness and justice will thrive in every sphere of our national life.
The leading opposition party added that ” he dedicated his life as a journalist, human right activist and social crusader for improvement in every phase of the live in our country.
Continuing, the statement read “Indeed, if Yinka Odumakin had the last pint of blood in his vein and there was a need to drop same for democracy to be strengthened in our country, he would have readily made it available
“Our party commiserates with his dear wife, Joe, who has also remained steadfast in fighting for human right, good governance, credible elections as well as justice, especially for the downtrodden.
“The PDP also condoles with the larger Odumakin family, the Afeniferi fold as well as the civil society community while offering prayers to God to grant our nation the fortitude to bear this huge Loss”.
Similarly, the Presidential candidate of the PDP in the last general election, former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar described late Odumakin as a patriot and strong believer in the promotion of good governance, democracy and the rule of law.
Wazirin Adamawa in a statement by his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe said “I sympathize with all Nigerians who share these same values with Odumakin, especially the Afenifere group of which Yinka was the publicity secretary – a role he played with so much commitment and admiration.
The statement partly read “Much as our heart grieves over this unpleasant development, we must take solace in accepting it as an act of God and acknowledge the fact that Yinka lived a life of purpose in defense of the ordinary people of this country and to enthrone a better Nigeria.
“I condole with his wife, Dr (Mrs) Joe Okei Odumakin and his children and pray that God will grant him eternal rest”.
