JUST IN: SDP’s 2024 Ondo governorship candidate is dead

Otunba Bamidele Akingboye, former governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the November 16, 2024, election in Ondo State, has died.

Akingboye died in the early hours of Wednesday at his residence in Victoria Garden City (VGC), Lagos.

He contested against Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Agboola Ajayi of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and 12 others in last year’s election.

Mr. Oyeniyi Iwakun, spokesman to the deceased, confirmed his passing in a statement issued in Akure, the Ondo capital.

Part of the statement read: “With deep sorrow and a heavy heart, we announce the passing of our father, brother, mentor, and leader, Otunba Bamidele Akingboye (OBA), the Social Democratic Party governorship candidate in the 2024 gubernatorial elections.

“He was a man of unwavering integrity, an accomplished businessman, philanthropist, visionary leader, and community builder who lived a fulfilled and purposeful life.”

According to the statement, Akingboye is survived by his wives, children, grandchildren, and siblings.

“Burial arrangements and further details will be communicated in due course,” it added.

Until his death, Akingboye was the CEO of Benshore Maritime and Clog Oil Systems, and the president of WeAfrica Group.

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