Buhari Mourns Odumakin, Says He Was Full Of Conviction

Posted by Nwa Diokpa Featured, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria Saturday, April 3rd, 2021

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari on saturday mourned the late spokesman of Afenifere, Yinka Odumakin, saying he was dutiful and a man of conviction.

It recalls that the late Odumakin served as the spokesman of President Buhari when he contested the 2011 presidential election on the platform of Congress for Progressive Change.

President Buhari reacted in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina.

The statement read, “President Muhammadu Buhari condoles with the family, friends and acquaintances of Yinka Odumakin, spokesman of Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere.

“Odumakin was also spokesman to the then Gen Buhari in 2011, when he ran for President on the platform of Congress for Progressive Change, now defunct.

“The President recalls Odumakin as dutiful, and a person of conviction, expressing sorrow at his demise, when he had a lot more to contribute to society and the nation at large.

“President Buhari prays God to grant repose to the soul of the departed activist, and comfort all those who mourn him.”