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The family of late activist and Afenifere spokesman, Yinka Odumakin, on Monday, announced the programme of his funeral rites.
A statement by his widow, Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin, said the rites would take place for three days – starting from Thursday, April 22 through Friday, 23 and Saturday 24, 2021.
“Thursday, April 22: Day of Tributes and Service of Songs at the Police College, Ikeja Lagos between 11am and 4pm while his body lies in state.
“Friday, April 23: Body departs Lagos for Moro, his country home, in Ife North LGA of Osun State.
“There will be a Christian wake keep by 5pm at the Origbo Anglican Grammar School, Moro, to be followed by a candlelight procession on Friday.
“Saturday, April 24: Lying in State at Origbo Anglican Grammar School, Moro by 8am, followed by a Funeral Service by 10am, after which his remains will be committed to Mother Earth at a private interment,” she said.