CITIZENS COMPASS —The Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has lost one of its Gubernatorial aspirants, Dr Paul Akintelure, to the cold arms of death on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.
The medical doctor turned politician was said to have died in the early hours after a brief illness in Lagos State.
The Ondo State chapter of APC has mourned the late aspirant.
The party’s condolence message was contained in a statement issued by its state Publicity Secretary, Mr Alex Kalejaiye.
The statement quoted the state chairman of the APC, Ade Adetimehin, as describing the deceased as a personal friend, with whom he had a good relationship over the years.
“The All Progressives Congress in Ondo State is saddened over the death of one of its gladiators, Dr. Paul Akintelure. He was a governorship aspirant, getting ready to participate in the party’s primary slated for next month.
“Akintelure was a highly refined and consistent political figure whose position was that the essence of being in politics is to build the people and the land.
“The contributions of the departed political leader to the development and stability of the Ondo State chapter of APC will not be forgotten. Like other governorship aspirants, he was optimistic of victory, come April. He had many other plans, but death was never part of them.
The state chapter condoles with the immediate family, the Igbotako community, his political associates, and the Nigerian Medical Association. May his soul rest in peace.”
The late aspirant recently raised the alarm about threats to his life unknown to him that death was around the corner.
On Thursday, March 21, 2024, a statement from his spokesman, Oladapo Akintelure said, “Initially, I hope these incidents would dissipate over time, yet regrettably, they have escalated to pose a serious threat to my life,” his spokesman Oladapo Akintelure said in a March 21 statement.
“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.”
