Paul Akintelure, a prominent gubernatorial aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Ondo State, has tragically passed away.
Before his demise, Akintelure had voiced concerns regarding both direct and indirect threats to his life. Despite expressing optimism that the situation would improve with time, it worsened as the APC’s gubernatorial primary election, slated for April 25, drew near.
In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Oladapo Akintelure, on Thursday, March 21, 2023, Akintelure remarked, “Initially, I held hope that these incidents would diminish over time. Unfortunately, they have escalated, posing a grave threat to my safety.”
“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.
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“Let us embrace peace, progress, and unity. Our collective strength lies in our to stand together as one, regardless of our differences.”
Political background
Recall Akintelure ran as the deputy governorship candidate of the Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN with Rotimi Akeredolu (the incumbent Ondo State governor) against Olusegun Mimiko, the then Labour Party flagbearer, who won the election.
Earlier, he had contested the senatorial election against the Peoples Democratic Party candidate, but he was defeated.
He was a medical doctor and hailed from Igbotako, Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State.
This development happened as the build-up to the Ondo governorship election continued to gather momentum.
