A former governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Ondo State, Otunba Bamidele Akingboye, has died.
His Personal Assistant and Media Adviser, Oyeniyi Iwakun, announced the development in a statement issued on Tuesday.
Akingboye, fondly called OBA, was said to have passed away at his home in Victoria Garden City, Lagos.
Until his death, he was the Chief Executive Officer of Benshore Maritime and Clog Oil Systems, as well as the President of WeAfrica Group. He also held the traditional title of Olowomeye I of Ikaleland.
The statement described him as a man of “unwavering integrity,” noting that he was a philanthropist, businessman and community leader who lived a meaningful life.
He is survived by his wives, children, grandchildren and siblings. Details of his burial will be released by the family later.