- Dr. Doyin Okupe, a former presidential spokesperson and politician, has passed away at 72.
- Okupe served as Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Olusegun Obasanjo and Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to President Goodluck Jonathan.
- He was the Director-General of Peter Obi’s 2023 Presidential Campaign.
- Okupe’s political career was marked by controversies, including a conviction for money laundering in December 2022.
- He later resigned from the Labour Party and became a supporter of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Dr. Doyin Okupe, a renowned physician, politician, and former presidential aide, has passed away at the age of 72. He had been critically ill for several weeks before his passing, with his health deteriorating significantly .
Okupe’s death is linked to cancer, a battle he had been fighting for 16 years, initially diagnosed with prostate cancer and later developing sarcoma in his right shoulder . Despite his health challenges, Okupe remained a prominent figure in Nigerian politics until his passing.
Throughout his career, Okupe served as Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Olusegun Obasanjo and Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to President Goodluck Jonathan. He was also the Director-General of Peter Obi’s 2023 Presidential Campaign .
Okupe’s political journey was marked by controversies, including his conviction for money laundering in December 2022, which led to his resignation from the Labour Party . Despite this, he remained a respected and influential voice in Nigerian politics, known for his bold stance and unfiltered opinions.
Dr. Doyin Okupe was indeed a multifaceted individual – a physician, politician, and co-founder of Royal Cross Medical Centre. He also served as the National Publicity Secretary of the National Republican Convention (NRC) .
Okupe’s life was marked by significant events, including his detention under General Sani Abacha’s regime and subsequent disqualification from participating in the United Nigeria Congress Party (UNCP) primaries . He also ventured into governorship politics, aspiring to become the governor of Ogun State under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) .
Throughout his career, Okupe held various prominent positions, including Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Olusegun Obasanjo and Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to President Goodluck Jonathan . He was also the Director-General of Peter Obi’s Presidential Campaign and a vocal supporter of President Bola Tinubu’s administration .
