The Governorship Candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2024 Ondo State election, Otunba Bamidele Akingboye, is dead
Akingboye, fondly called OBA, reportedly died in the early hours of Wednesday at his Victoria Garden City (VGC) residence in Lagos.
His passing was confirmed in a statement issued by his Personal Assistant and Media Adviser, Oyeniyi Iwakun, who described him as a father, mentor, leader, and visionary.
The statement read in part:
“With deep sorrow and a heavy heart, we announce the passing of our father, brother, mentor, and leader, Otunba Bamidele Akingboye (OBA), CEO of Benshore Maritime, CEO of Clog Oil Systems, President of WeAfrica Group, the Olowomeye I of Ikaleland, and the Social Democratic Party (SDP) Governorship Candidate in the 2024 Gubernatorial Elections.
He was a man of unwavering integrity, an accomplished businessman, philanthropist, visionary leader, and community builder who lived a fulfilled and purposeful life.”
Otunba is survived by his wives, children, grandchildren, and siblings. Burial arrangements, according to the family, will be communicated in due course.
Otunba Bamidele Akingboye, who passed away on Wednesday, had only recently marked his last birthday on April 2, 2025, a celebration that now stands as his final milestone before his sudden demise.
