Dr. Doyin Okupe, a former presidential spokesperson and seasoned politician, has passed away at the age of 72.
Okupe, who once served as the Director-General of Peter Obi’s Presidential Campaign, was confirmed dead on Friday morning, leaving behind a legacy of political influence and public service.
Born on March 22, 1952, Okupe was a medical doctor who transitioned into politics, becoming a key figure in Nigeria’s political landscape.
He held various strategic positions, including Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to former President Olusegun Obasanjo and later Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to President Goodluck Jonathan.
Beyond politics, he co-founded the Royal Cross Medical Centre and played a significant role in the now-defunct National Republican Convention (NRC) during the Third Republic.
At one point, he was detained under General Sani Abacha’s military regime and later disqualified from the United Nigeria Congress Party (UNCP) primaries.
Okupe, who hailed from the Agbonmagbe family of Iperu-Remo in Ogun State, was known for his strong political stance.
Though he was a key figure in the Labour Party (LP) during the 2023 presidential election, he later distanced himself from the party and became an advocate for the President Bola Tinubu-led administration.
His passing marks the end of an era for a man who was deeply involved in Nigeria’s political and media space for decades.
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