By ADEREMI BAMGBOSE

Otunba Bamidele Akingboye, candidate of the Social Democratic party (SDP) in the Nov. 16, 2024 governorship election in Ondo State, is dead.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Akingboye celebrated his 60th birthday in 2024.

This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Oyeniyi Iwakun, his Personal Assistant and Media Adviser on Wednesday in Okitipupa.

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

He described the late Akingboye as “a man of unwavering integrity, an accomplished businessman, philanthropist, visionary leader, and community builder who lived a fulfilled and purposeful life.”

He said that the burial arrangements and further details would be communicated in due course.

NAN reports that Akingboye, the Olowomeye 1 of Ikaleland, was the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Benshore Maritime, CEO of Clog Oil Systems and President of WeAfrica Group. (NAN)