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          On the same December 4 in , Mr Odumakin was born in Moro to a devout Christian family of Latunla compound..

          Yinka Odumakin

          Nigerian human rights activist (1966–2021)

          Yinka Odumakin (10 December 1966 – 3 April 2021), was a Nigerian human rights activist and politician.

          Mr Odumakin, activist and politician, died Saturday morning in Lagos from COVID complications.

        1. Yinka Odumakin is a Nigerian journalist who has built a name for himself.
        2. On the same December 4 in , Mr Odumakin was born in Moro to a devout Christian family of Latunla compound.
        3. Amosun said the late Odumakin pursued the fine ideals of activism, democracy, freedom and good governance for the benefit of majority of.
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          5. Until his death, he was the national publicity secretary of Afenifere, a Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group.[1]

          Early life and education

          Odumakin attended St. Augustine Primary School, Ondo State, before proceeding to CAC Grammar School, Edunabon, Osun State and Oduduwa College, Ile-Ife, Osun State.

          He graduated from Obafemi Awolowo University in 1989 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Studies, and also graduated from University of Ghana.[2][3]

          Career

          Odumakin played a key role in the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) that fought the government of Sani Abacha after the annulment of the 1993 Nigerian presidential election.

          He was among the spokespersons of the Southern and Middle Belt Leader's Forum (SMBLF). He was the spokesman of Muhammadu Buhari when he contested the 201