Bamidele Akingboye, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in Ondo State’s November 16, 2024 election, has passed away.
Mr Akingboye died in the early hours of Wednesday at his residence in Victoria Garden City (VGC), Lagos.
He contested the election alongside incumbent Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Agboola Ajayi of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and 12 other candidates.
The late politician’s passing was confirmed by his spokesman, Oyeniyi Iwakun, in a statement issued to journalists in Akure, the state capital.
“With deep sorrow and a heavy heart, we announce the passing of our father, brother, mentor, and leader, Otunba Bamidele Akingboye (OBA), Social Democratic Party governorship candidate in the 2024 elections,” the statement read.
“It is with great sadness that we report Otunba Akingboye passed away earlier today at his residence in Victoria Garden City, Lagos.
He was a man of unwavering integrity, an accomplished businessman, philanthropist, visionary leader, and community builder who lived a fulfilled and purposeful life.”
Akingboye is survived by his wives, children, grandchildren, and siblings.
The statement added that burial arrangements and further details would be communicated in due course.
