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JUST IN: APC Chieftain in Ondo State, Chief Makinde Oguntona Dies at 89

Nov 26, 2024

An APC Chieftain and former chairman of the Alliance for Democracy AD in Ondo State, Chief Makinde Oguntona has died at the age of 89.

He died Tuesday morning during a brief illness. 

In a message to announce his death, the Ondo State commissioner for youth and sports development, Saka Yusuf-Ogunleye said his demise was a rude shock. 

“I wish to announce the death of an elder statesman, community leader, former state chairman Alliance for  Democracy, former executive chairman Housing corporation, former managing Director Ile – Oluji cocoa industry, Chief Makinde Oguntona.”

Chief Oguntona was a  polician, an erudite scholar and fearless writer. He was a member of the APC elders forum in Ondo State and Baba Ijo Anglican church Oba Ile, his hometown.”

“Baba died this morning after a brief illness he was  89 this year June. Rest in peace.” The Commissioner said. 

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