Former Ondo SDP Governorship Candidate Bamidele Akingboye Dies At VGC Residence

Former Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in Ondo State, Bamidele Akingboye, has died.

Akingboye, who contested the November 16, 2024 gubernatorial election against Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Agboola Ajayi of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and 12 others, passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, September 3, at his residence in Victoria Garden City (VGC), Lagos.

His spokesperson, Oyeniyi Iwakun, confirmed his death in a statement issued in Akure, describing him as a man of integrity, a successful businessman, philanthropist, visionary leader, and community builder.

“Otunba Bamidele Akingboye (OBA) passed away earlier today at his residence in Victoria Garden City (VGC), Lagos. He lived a fulfilled and purposeful life,” the statement read.

Akingboye is survived by his wives, children, grandchildren, and siblings. Burial arrangements will be announced later.

Until his death, he was the Chief Executive Officer of Benshore Maritime and Clog Oil Systems, President of WeAfrica Group, and held the traditional title of Olowomeye I of Ikaleland.