A frontline Governorship aspirant of the All Progressive Congress in Ondo State, Paul Akintelure is dead
Akintelure died in the early hours of this morning.
Prior to his sudden demise, Akintelure had raised alarm about threats to his life.
He had expressed optimism that the tensed situation would be doused overtime but unfortunately it escalated as the APC prepares for it’s scheduled primary election slated for April 25.
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 to stand together as one, regardless of our differences.”
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.