The Deputy Governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and ace Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has lost her beloved mother Dr R. B Adebanjo-Akindele.
The actress’ older sister Olubunmi Akindele announced their mother’s demise in a statement on Tuesday.
According to a statement released by Olubunmi Akindele, on behalf of the family, Funke Akindele’s mum passed on Tuesday, February 7.
Praying for her soul, Olubunmi stated that the family would communicate her funeral rites in due time.
“It is with heavy hearts, but in total submission to God Almighty that the ADEBANJO and AKINDELE families announce the passing of their daughter, mother, grandmother, and sister. DR. R B ADEBANJO-Akindele which occurred on Tuesday 07 February 2023.
May her gentle soul begin its rest eternal in peace. Amen. Obsequies in honour of her passing shall be announced in due course.
May her soul rest in peace, Amen.”
Details on the cause of death have not been revealed, and the actress has not said anything about the loss.
Funke’s dad, Godwin Akindele, a retired school principal with origins from Ikorodu, died on 7th December 2019 after a brief illness.
