Otunba Bamidele Akingboye, a former governorship candidate for the Social Democratic Party in Ondo State, died in Lagos at the age of sixty. His untimely death has sparked outrage and calls for accountability.
The public statement from his aide claimed that Akingboye was a visionary, community leader, philanthropist and community-minded entrepreneur, a person whose generous spirit has impacted and changed many lives. The aide noted that Akingboye’s impact and loss to Ondo politics and the country would be a meaningful loss.
However, with regard to Akingboye’s death, some allegations are being made that one of his wives has pushed him from the balcony, which resulted in grievous injuries to him. Images that made their way into social media show contusions and significant lacerations to the head and neck area.
The police have stated they are conducting investigations into the incident, while assuring the public that they would act with “discretion” and dignity in order to ensure the truth and justice.
Public summary of the development resulted in mixed feeling of ambivalence. The terminology of civilized society organizations and activists demonstrating either a vehicle of applied transparency or warnings of attempted cover up.
Akingboye had run in earlier Ondo elections for governor which had occurred in November of 2024 and lost to APC Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, nevertheless, Akingboye now did qualify as part of the relevant political lexicon of the State.
The incident’s political and social ramifications are unsettling not only for those in Ondo, but also for those abroad. Supporters, contemporaries, and the general public have all raised questions. Many people believe that only transparency in investigations can provide closure and justice.
For now with the details surrounding the death of Akingboye are unsettledwhile Nigeria keeps an eye on the developments and investigations.