Yinka Odumakin: How I lost my ‘irreplaceable soulmate’ – Wife

Dr Joe Yinka-Odumakin, wife of deceased spokesman of Pan-Yoruba group Afenifere Yinka Odumakin, has explained how her husband died.

She confirmed in a statement  that Mr Odumakin, who she described as “irreplaceable soulmate” died of complications from respiratory issues and complications from COVID-19 from which he already recovered from.

“With gratitude to the Supreme Being for a life well spent, Iannounce the passing on of my beloved husband, Comrade Yinka Odumakin to the great beyond  after a brief illness,” part of her statement read.

“The sad event happened this morning (Saturday, 3/4/2021) at the intensive care unit of LASUTH where he was being managed for respiratory issues due to complications from COVID-19 which he had recovered from about a week ago.

“I appreciate the outpouring of grief and sympathy from home and abroad as I mourn my irreplaceable soulmate. I urge us all to remain steadfast in the cause of the masses to which he dedicated his life. Burial arrangement will be made public in due course.”