Family members of the late Nigerian human rights activist and politician, Yinka Odumakin, have announced his funeral arrangements.

His widow, Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin, in a brief statement on Monday, said the rites would span three days – commencing from Thursday, April 22 through Friday 23 and ending on Saturday 24, 2021.

Okei-Odumakin said, “Thursday, April 22: Day of Tributes and Service of Songs at the Police College, Ikeja Lagos between 11 am and 4 pm while his body lies in state.

“There will be a Christian wake keep by 5 pm at the Origbo Anglican Grammar School, Moro, to be followed by a candlelight procession on Friday.

“Saturday, April 24: Lying in State at Origbo Anglican Grammar School, Moro by 8 am, followed by a Funeral Service by 10 am, after which his remains will be committed to Mother Earth at a private interment.”

The late Afenifere spokesperson passed away at exactly 10.40pm on Good Friday (April 2nd, 2021) and not in the morning of Saturday, April 3rd, 2021) as initially communicated.