… Party mourns, says his contributions to Ondo APC wouldn’t be forgotten
One of the governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress in Ondo State, Dr Paul Akintelure, is dead
Akintelure, a medical doctor, was said to have passed on in the early hours of Tuesday, during a brief illness in Lagos.
The State Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr Alex Kalejaiye, confirmed the news of his death in a WhatsApp message to GrandNews Online.
Details of his death were still very sketchy as at the time of this report.
“It is true, I can confirm it. We would issue a statement about it shortly.” the APC spokesperson said.
He later sent a statement which reads:
“The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State is saddened over the death of one of it’s gladiators, Dr. Paul Akintelure. He was a governorship aspirant, getting ready to participate in the party’s primary scheduled for next month.
The State Chairman, Engr. Ade Adetimehin, who described the decease as personal friend, with whom he had good relationship over the years, said the news was shocking.
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 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, death was never part of them.
The State chapter condoles with the immediate family, Igbotako Community, his political associates, and the Nigerian Medical Association. May his soul rest in peace,” the statement concluded.
