The family of the late activist and Afenifere spokesman, Yinka Odumakin have announced the order of his funeral rites.
Recall that Odumakin died on April 3, 2021 from complications from COVID-19, according to family sources.
According to a release signed by his widow, Joe Odumakin, the rites will span three days – starting from Thursday 22nd through Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th April 2021.
The statement reads: “Thursday 22nd April: Day of Tributes and Service of Songs at the Police College, Ikeja Lagos between 11 am and 4 pm while his body lies in state.
“Friday 23rd April: Body departs Lagos for Moro, his country home, in Ife North LGA of Osun State.
“There will be a Christian wake by 5 pm at the Origbo Anglican Grammar School, Moro, to be followed by a Candlelight procession on Friday.
“Saturday, 24th April: Lying in State at Origbo Anglican Grammar School, Moro by 8 am, followed by a Funeral Service by 10 am, after which his remains will be committed to Mother Earth at a private interment.”
Odumakin was a human rights activist who played a vital role in the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) that fought General Sani Abacha’s regime after the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election.