Dare Babalola
Frontline human rights activist, Dr Joe Okei Odumakin, has lost her younger sister, Franca Ngozi Okei-Mebu.
The death was announced in a statement shared on Facebook by the Okei family, titled “Sunset at Dawn.”
According to the statement, Okei-Mebu passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, in Abuja.
While announcing the sad development, the family expressed deep grief but said they have accepted the loss in total submission to the will of God.
“With heavy hearts but total submission to the will of God, we announce the tragic demise of Comrade Franca Ngozi Okei-Mebu (a younger sister of frontline human rights activist, DrJoe Okei Odumakin).
“The incident happened on Monday, 26th January, 2026 in Abuja.
“While the family grieve 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 triplet, children and her husband. Adieu!” the statement reads.
