Tragedy Strikes: Former Ondo SDP Governorship Candidate Akingboye Passes Away In Lagos

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

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

He was a major contender in last year’s gubernatorial race, running against the incumbent governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Agboola Ajayi of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and 12 other aspirants.

In a statement issued in Akure, his spokesperson, Oyeniyi Iwakun, described the late politician as a man of honor and character.

“With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our father, brother, mentor, and leader, Otunba Bamidele Akingboye (OBA), the SDP governorship candidate in the 2024 elections. He died today at his residence in Victoria Garden City, Lagos. He was a man of integrity, an accomplished businessman, philanthropist, visionary leader, and community builder who lived a fulfilled and purposeful life,” Iwakun stated, as quoted by The Nation.

Akingboye is survived by his wives, children, grandchildren, and siblings. Burial details will be announced later.

Until his death, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Benshore Maritime and Clog Oil Systems, and also as President of WeAfrica Group.