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Lucky Aiyedatiwa, governor of Ondo state, has mourned the death of Paul Akintelure, a governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.

Akintelure died in the early hours of Tuesday, days after raising an alarm over alleged threat to his life.

The Ondo governorship poll is slated for November 16, 2024.

The governorship hopeful who hailed from Igbotako, Okitipupa LGA, reportedly complained of chest pain hours before his passing.

According to a statement on Tuesday by Ebenezer Adeniyan, chief press secretary to the governor, Aiyedatiwa described Akintelure’s death as shocking and devastating.

The governor commiserated with the Akintelure family, the people of Okitipupa LGA and the APC in Ondo state.

Aiyedatiwa said the death of Akintelure at this critical time in the life of the state is saddening, and prayed for the repose of his soul.

“Dr. Akintelure was a wonderful human being and was a core progressive. He was very consistent and loyal to the tenets of progressive politics in Ondo State and Nigeria,” Aiyedatiwa said.

“He was a friend and associate. He conducted his private business and public affairs with so much decorum and humility to the admiration of many.

“We have lost a complete gentleman. He will be greatly missed.”

Also, the Ondo chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), said news of Akintelure’s death was shocking. 

In a statement, Ade Adetimehin, the APC chair in the state, said the deceased had many plans. 

“Like other governorship aspirants, he was optimistic of victory, come April. He had many other plans, death was never part of them,” the statement reads

“The state chapter condoles with the immediate family, Igbotako Community, his political associates, and the Nigerian medical association. May his soul rest in peace.”