BREAKING: Ondo frontline governorship aspirant dies at 62

An All Progressive Congress, APC governorship aspirant, in Ondo State, Dr Paul Akintelure is dead.

He died at the age of 62 and until his death, the late medical doctor turned politician has raised serious concerns over threat to his life for contesting the governorship election in Ondo.

He once 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 standing together as one, regardless of our differences”, which he expressed the belief that the situation will calm with time.

Also, the late Akintelure once contested on a joint ticket of the Action Congress of Nigeria, CAN with the late Rotimi Akeredolu against Olusegun Mimiko, who later won election on the Labour Party platform at the time.

Later he contested to go to Senate, but was defeated by the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party.

He was a medical doctor and hailed from Igbotako, Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State.