One of the leading governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Paul Akintelure, is dead.
It was reported that before his untimely dead, the politician had raised concerns about both direct and indirect threats to his life.
In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Oladapo Akintelure, on Thursday, March 21, 2023, Akintelure said the threats to his life had failed to dissipate.
The statement noted further; “Initially, I hoped 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.”
It would be recalled that Akintelure ran as the deputy governorship candidate of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) with Rotimi Akeredolu (the incumbent Ondo State governor) against Olusegun Mimiko, the then Labour Party flagbearer, who secured victory at the poll.
The deceased had earlier contested the senatorial election against the Peoples Democratic Party candidate, but he was defeated.
Paul Akintelure was a medical doctor and hailed from Igbotako, Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State.
