Akintelure: Ondo governorship aspirants suspend campaigns as governor, APC mourns

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“I am, therefore, constrained by this sad event to suspend all my political activities in honour of our departed compatriot,” Mr Oke said. Also, Olugbenga Edema, who is one of the leading aspirants, announced he was putting off his campaign activities temporarily following the development. Mr Akintelure, a medical doctor, who hailed from Igbotako, Okitipupa Local Council Area of the state, was among the top three aspirants considered by some elders within the party known as Ondo APC Aborigines as the most preferred among the over 20 aspirants.

“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,” the Governor said. “The contributions of the departed political leader to the development and stability of the Ondo State chapter of APC will not be forgotten.

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