Domestic V!olence: Ondo SDP Gubernatorial Candidate Akingboye Reportedly Pushed to His Death By His Wife in Lagos
By: Editor
Reports reaching the news desk of OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA (OTN) News have it that a former candidate of the Social Democratic Party in the November 16, 2024, Ondo State governorship election, Bamidele Akingboye has reportedly died last at his Victoria Garden City (VGC) residence in Lagos at the age of 60 years after suffering domestic violence in the hands of one of his wives who reportedly pushed him off the Balcony.
Although the wife allegedly responsible for the deadly domestic violence has not been named, the Police have reportedly started their investigations into how he fell.
A source told SaharaReporters that Akingboye’s death wasn’t natural but caused by domestic violence.
The source urged security agencies to unravel the truth.
“The SDP candidate in Ondo state who recently died was killed by his wife. She allegedly killed him by pushing off the balcony,” he said.
Meanwhile, images of Akingboye’s lifeless body trending online showed bruises and deep cuts on his head and neck.
The late politician had contested in the November 16, 2024 governorship election against Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Agboola Ajayi of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and 12 others.
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.
Activists, civil society groups and concerned Nigerians have demanded a thorough investigation, with some warning against attempts to cover up the circumstances of his passing.
He is survived by his wives, children, grandchildren, and siblings.
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