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One of the governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Paul Akintelure, is dead.
The state Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr Alex Kalejaiye who confirmed this said Akintelure died early hours of Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Lagos.
Before his demise, Akintelure had raised concerns about both direct and indirect threats to his life.
He had expressed hope that the situation would improve over time but sadly, it escalated as the APC governorship primary election scheduled for April 25 fast approaches.
Akintelure in a statement released by his spokesperson, Oladapo Akintelure, on Thursday, March 21, 2023, said, “Initially, I hope these incidents would dissipate over time, yet regrettably, they have escalated to pose a serious threat to my life.
“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.
“Let us embrace peace, progress, and unity. Our collective strength lies in our strength to stand together as one, regardless of our differences.”
Akintelure served as the running mate to the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu during the 2012 election on the platform of the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria.
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./PLEASE SHARE
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