An All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant for the Ondo governorship election Paul Akintelure is dead.
The spokesperson of the APC in Ondo State Alex Kalejaye confirmed the incident in a telephone conversation with newsmen early Tuesday.
While the cause of his death is still unknown, Akintelure’s demise came days after the medical doctor turned politician raised an alarm about threats to his life.
“Initially, I hope these incidents would dissipate over time, yet regrettably, they have escalated to pose a serious threat to my life,” his spokesman Oladapo Akintelure said in a March 21 statement.
“The threats against me only strengthen my resolve to stand up for what is right and just. I will not allow fear to dictate our path forward.”
Recall that the late governor of the state, Rotimi Akeredolu passed away on 27th December, 2023 and was buried February 23, 2024.
His demise which was as a result of an illness occurred after he had spent years in office as the governor of Ondo state.
