Late Francisca Mebu (left) and Human Rights Activist Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin
The family of Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin, a prominent human rights activist, has announced the demise of her younger sister, Comrade Francisca Mebu, nee Okei.
In a statement in Lagos, Okei-Odumakin confirmed the sad news, stating that her sister died on Monday in Abuja at the age of 51.
According to the statement, while the family grieves over the earthly loss, “we request the public to let the family mourn in private.”
“May her soul rest eternally with her maker and guide over her young triplets children and her husband,” the statement said.
The family did not disclose additional details regarding the circumstances of the death.
Joe-Okei’s husband, Yinka Odumakin, also a human rights activist, died on 3, April, 2021, from respiratory issues due to complications resulting from COVID-19. He was aged 54.
