Ogun PRP gov candidate, Prof. Bamgbose, dies five days after winning ticket

The Ogun State governorship candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party, Prof. David Bamgbose, has died, six days after he announced himself as the party’s candidate.

Bamgbose recently dumped the Peoples Democratic Party over allegation of taking away the PDP Ogun West Senatorial ticket from him.

He was said to have died at the Sacred Heart hospital, Lantoro, Abeokuta, after a brief illness, Friday.

His death was confirmed by his personal assistant and Asst. Senior Pastor of Peace and Love Church, Mr Oduntan Olayemi.

Olayemi said Bamgbose had complained of tiredness a day earlier, and was taken to hospital around Olomore, where he was referred to Federal Medical Central, Abeokuta.

He was then admitted at the Lantoro hospital where he was given oxygen till today (Friday).

“He complained of tiredness yesterday and we decided to take him to an hospital around Olomore. We were referred to the FMC for further checks

“We opted for the state hospital, Lantoro because of the urgency and he was admitted at the emergency ward where he was administered oxygen till today (Friday).

“I got back to the hospital this morning and I met him breathing too fast and heavy. I was at where I went to get him some prescribed medication that he has passed on”, Olayemi narrated.

Prof. Bamgbose is survived by his wife, Mary, and six children.