Ondo APC Elders Plead With Gov Aiyedatiwa To Investigate Death Of Guber Aspirant

The late Paul Akintelure, a former party aspirant for governor of Ondo State, was found dead. The elders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in that state have begged Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to look into the circumstances surrounding his death.

According to THE MATRIX, Akintelure, a physician vying for the APC governorship ticket, was pronounced deceased early on Tuesday.

Less than a week has passed since Akintelure voiced concerns about a possible major danger to his life just before the APC gubernatorial primary scheduled on April 25.

He stated that he was forced to handle the situation with much worry and a sad heart, even if he did not disclose the specifics of the threat.

Reacting, the party elders, under the auspices of Ondo APC Aborigine, during a meeting on Tuesday, expressed sadness over the death of the late medical doctor.

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The Chairman of the APC elders group and former Nigerian Ambassador to Togo, Sola Iji, speaking on behalf of its members, said there was a need for Aiywdatiwa to investigate the deceased’s death, considering the allegation of threat to his life.

He said, “The meeting was meant to receive and adopt the final report of the resolution of the group in supporting one of the aspirants. We were shocked earlier this morning when we learnt of the death of Dr. Paul Akintelure. We have to suspend our meeting to seize the opportunity to mourn his demise.

“A few days back, he spoke out about threat to his life. If he so expressed that threat, even though we do not know the details, we call on the governor to unravel whatever mystery surrounding his death.

 “It is part of responsibilities of government to protect lives and property. We have adjourned till another date to discuss.”