Dare Babalola
A former governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Ondo State, Bamidele Akingboye, is dead.
Akingboye who flied the flag of the SDP in the November 16, 2024, gubernatorial election died in the early hours of Wednesday at his residence in Victoria Garden City (VGC), Lagos.
The politician’s death was confirmed by his spokesman, Oyeniyi Iwakun, in a statement he signed and sent to journalists in Akure.
“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 statement read.
The deceased contested with incumbent governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Agboola Ajayi of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and 12 others in the last year gubernatorial election.
Akingboye, until his death, was the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Benshore Maritime and Clog Oil Systems, as well as the President of WeAfrica Group.
