The People's Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed its pain over the approval of Engr. Sunday Makinde, the elder brother of Governor Seyi Makinde.
In a statement issued by DeBo Omologunagba, the national publicity secretary, on Friday, the party commiserated with the governor over the shocking news.
“Indeed, our nation, and particularly Oyo State, has lost a rare gem. Engr. Sunday Makinde was a humble, exceptionally brilliant and highly resourceful professional; a committed patriot who dedicated his life to the progress and development of Oyo State and Nigeria,” the statement read.
According to the statement, Engr. Makinde was a brave and direct gentleman, full of vision, realistic ideas and practical solutions. He lived as a trusted pillar of support and advisor to his brother, Governor Makinde, in his service to the people of Oyo State and our dear homeland.
“In fact, it is devastating that Engr. “Sunday Makinde has passed away at this difficult time in our nation’s history, when his skills and wealth of experience are most needed,” the party added.
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The PDP said their prayers and thoughts are with Governor Makinde, Engr's widow. On Sunday Makinde, the entire Makinde family as well as the government and people of Oyo State in this time of grief, especially knowing what it means to lose an illustrious brother, husband, father and son like Engr. Sunday Makinde.
The party prayed to the Almighty God to grant peaceful repose to Engr. The soul and strength of Sunday Makinde to Governor Seyi Makinde and the entire Makinde family to bear this irreparable loss.