Femi Fani-Kayode, former Aviation Minister, has described the late Spokesman of Afenifere, Yinka Odumakin as a great warrior who feared nothing and stood for truth and justice right to the end.
The PDP Chieftain also expressed sadness over the death of the human rights activist who died on Saturday from COVID-19 complications
He said the South West and Nigeria have lost one of their illustrious sons and brightest stars.
“Those of us who had the honor of being called your brother and who stood by you shoulder to shoulder through the most trying times for our people & the most bitter battles for the emancipation of our nation shall miss you dearly.
“You were a Spartan & a Roman all rolled into one in every sense of the word. A great son of the West who inspired millions, who made us proud of who we are & what we stand for, who humbled our collective adversaries and who harboured no fear.
“Your legacy is truly blessed & wrapped in glory and it shall surely endure. Be rest assured that those of us that you have left behind shall pick up the gauntlet, receive the .baton, fly the flag and continue the great fight. And as we enter each new battle we shall call your name in awe and remember you.
“May your star shine brightly amongst the hosts of Heaven until we meet again at the marriage feast of the Lamb and may the Lord comfort and strengthen your wife, children & loved ones at this difficult time.
Meanwhile, a PDP Chieftain and former Lagos State governorship aspirant, Jimi Agbaje in his condolence said Nigeria had lost a towering patriot.
Agbaje on his Twitter page prayed that Yinka’s soul rests in peace.
He wrote, “Nigeria lost a towering patriot in Yinka Odumakin.
“May his Lion’s soul Rest In Peace. Amen.”
