Otunba Bamidele Akingboye, the former governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the November 16, 2024, Ondo State governorship election, has passed away.
TheNewsGuru.com(TNG) learnt that Akingboye reportedly died in the early hours of Wednesday at his residence in Victoria Garden City (VGC), Lagos.
It would be recalled that Akingboye contested against the incumbent governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Agboola Ajayi of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and 12 other candidates in last year’s election.
Confirming his passing, his spokesman, Oyeniyi Iwakun, issued a statement to journalists in Akure, describing the late politician as a man of integrity.
“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 (SDP) Governorship Candidate in the 2024 Gubernatorial Elections.
“Otunba Akingboye passed away earlier today at his residence in Victoria Garden City (VGC), Lagos.
“He was a man of unwavering integrity, an accomplished businessman, philanthropist, visionary leader, and community builder who lived a fulfilled and purposeful life,” The Nation quoted Iwakun as stating.
The statement added that Akingboye is survived by his wives, children, grandchildren, and siblings. It noted that burial arrangements would be announced in due course.