Ex-Ondo SDP Governorship Candidate Akingboye Dies at 60, allegedly from domestic violence

Ex-Ondo SDP Governorship Candidate Akingboye Dies at 60, allegedly from domestic violence

Former Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in Ondo State, Otunba Bamidele Akingboye, has died at the age of 60.

Akingboye, popularly known as “OBA,” was a businessman, philanthropist, and politician who contested the 2024 Ondo governorship election on the platform of the SDP. He is being remembered for his contributions to politics and community development in Ondo State.

He passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at his residence in Victoria Garden City, Lagos. The cause of death has not been officially disclosed.

While some unverified reports on social media have speculated about the circumstances surrounding his death, alleging that Akingboye’s death may not have been natural. Some users suggested foul play and speculated about domestic violence, However, these claims remain unconfirmed

Police authorities confirmed that they had launched a discreet investigation into the case, vowing to leave no stone unturned in getting to the roots of his death.