A former governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Ondo State, Otunba Bamidele Akingboye, has passed on.
His Personal Assistant and Media Adviser, Oyeniyi Iwakun, confirmed the development in a statement on Wednesday.
According to the statement, Akingboye, fondly called OBA, died at his residence in Victoria Garden City, Lagos.
The deceased was the Chief Executive Officer of Benshore Maritime and Clog Oil Systems, as well as President of WeAfrica Group. He also held the traditional title of Olowomeye I of Ikaleland.
The family described him as “a man of unwavering integrity, an accomplished businessman, philanthropist, visionary leader, and community builder who lived a fulfilled and purposeful life.”
He is survived by his wives, children, grandchildren, and siblings. Burial arrangements, the family added, would be announced later.
