Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, on Wednesday paid a condolence visit to widow of late Afenifere Spokesman, Yinka Odumakin, at their residence in Omole area of Lagos.
Soyinka described late Odumakin as a persistent and brave fighter.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the late Odumakin, 56, died on Friday after battling with respiratory problems occasioned by COVID-19 complications.
In the condolence register, Soyinka said: “Farewell to a doughy fighter”.
Similarly, a former Speaker, House of Representatives, Dimeji Bankole, said late Odumakin struggled for human rights and lived till end.
“Thank you for everything and rest in peace,” he prayed.
According to a veteran Nigerian broadcaster, Bisi Olatilo, “Odumakin left the way strong people leave.”
NAN reports that Soyinka and others were all received by his widow, Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin, also rights campaigner and president, Women Arise.
