News Investigators/ A frontline aspirant in the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State, Paul Akintelure is dead.
Mr. Akintelure, a medical doctor, died early hour of Tuesday in Lagos.
The cause of his death is not immediately known, late Akintelure had earlier complained of threat to life.
In a statement released by his spokesperson, Oladapo Akintelure, on Thursday, March 21, 2023, the All Progressive Congress (APC) guber aspirant has 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.”
Mr. Akintelure was the personal physician to President Bola Tinubu when he was governor of Lagis State.
Credible sources said he was being tipped as the favour candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the April 25 party primary.
