Otunba Bamidele Akingboye, former governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the November 16, 2024 Ondo State election, has passed away. Akingboye, fondly called OBA, died in the early hours of Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 at his Victoria Garden City (VGC) residence in Lagos at the age of 68.
He contested against Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Agboola Ajayi of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), alongside 12 other candidates in last year’s poll.
While confirming his death, his spokesman, Mr. Oyeniyi Iwakun, described Akingboye as a man of “unwavering integrity, an accomplished businessman, philanthropist, visionary leader, and community builder who lived a fulfilled and purposeful life.”
Akingboye survived by his wives, children, grandchildren, and siblings. Burial arrangements, according to the family, will be announced later.
Until his demise, Akingboye was the Chief Executive Officer of Benshore Maritime and Clog Oil Systems, and the President of WeAfrica Group.
