Pulse Nigeria is the most followed news and entertainment platform, informing and engaging young Nigerians round the clock, providing updates by the hour.

Pulse Nigeria

Akintelure, who was a medical doctor had recently raised alarm over death threats from some people whose names he didn't disclose.

Ondo APC governorship aspirant Paul Akintelure is dead | Pulse Nigeria

Bayo Wahab

<h2>Paul Akintelure, one of the governorship aspirants in Ondo State is dead.</h2>

According to ThePunch, Akintelure died in the early hours of Tuesday, March 26, 2024, after a brief illness in Lagos.

Akintelure, who was a medical doctor had recently raised alarm over death threats from some people whose names he didn't disclose.

in a statement by his spokesperson, Oladapo Akintelure, on Thursday, March 21, 2023, said he hoped the threat would dissipate, but it escalated.

He said, “Initially, I hope these incidents would dissipate over time, yet regrettably, they have escalated to pose a serious threat to my life”

“The threats against me only strengthen my resolve to stand up for what is right and just. I will not allow fear to dictate our path forward.

“Let us embrace peace, progress, and unity. Our collective strength lies in our to stand together as one, regardless of our differences.”

Confirming Akintelure's death, the APC chairman in Ondo State, Ade Adetimehin, in a statement, described the deceased as a personal friend, with whom he had a good relationship over the years, saying the news was shocking.

He said the late politician was getting ready to participate in the party’s primary scheduled for April.

According to him, Akintelure was a highly refined and consistent political figure, whose position for being in politics is to build the people and the state.

Paul Akintelure died on Tuesday after a brief illness in Lagos [Businessday]

Ondo APC governorship aspirant Paul Akintelure is dead

Pulse Picks

Business

News

Entertainment

Lifestyle

Politics

Local

Metro

World

News 

Celebrities

Music

Movies

Fashion

Beauty & Health

Relationships & Weddings

Food & Travel

Domestic

International 

Sports 

Celebrity Picks

Pulse Marketing

Explore categories

Influencer Awards

Company Pages

Breaking News & Top Stories | Pulse Nigeria

Video

Checkout our authors for the latest content across entertainment, sports, business and more. Be first to receive exclusive updates with your free subscription straight to your phone | Pulse Nigeria 

Authors | Pulse Nigeria

| Pulse Nigeria

Read the latest news across entertainment, sports, business and more. Be first to receive exclusive updates with your free subscription straight to your phone | Pulse Nigeria

Search for the latest content across entertainment, sports, business and more. Be first to receive exclusive updates with your free subscription straight to your phone | Pulse Nigeria

Search Results | Pulse Nigeria

Watch the latest videos across entertainment, sports, business and more. Be first to receive exclusive updates with your free subscription straight to your phone | Pulse Nigeria