A former presidential spokesperson, Dr. Doyin Okupe, has reportedly passed away.
According to multiple media reports, Okupe breathed his last on Friday, March 7, 2025 after battling a protracted illness suspected to be cancer.
According to close family family sources, Okupe was critically ill in the weeks leading up to his demise.
Further setails surrounding his passing remain unclear at the time of this report.
Okupe, 72, a medical doctor cum politician served as spokespersons to former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan.
He was appointed Director-General of Peter Obi’s 2023 Presidential Campaign after stepping down from contesting the Labour Party presidential ticket.
However, in December 2022, Okupe stepped down from Obi’s campaign after being convicted of money laundering.
He later resigned from the Labour Party following the 2023 general election.
In a surprising political shift, Okupe became a vocal supporter of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, frequently engaging in political debates and commentary.
His death has elicited reactions from political figures and supporters.
Allies from across party lines have expressed their condolences, reflecting on his contributions to governance and policy discussions.
Okupe was known for his bold political stance and unfiltered opinions. His ability to navigate Nigeria’s complex political landscape made him both a respected and controversial figure.
Okupe was born on March 22, 1952, and was a co-founder of Royal Cross Medical Centre and was at a time the National Publicity Secretary of the now defunct National Republican Convention (NRC) in the aborted Third Republic.
He was once detained under the military regime of General Sani Abacha and subsequently disqualified from participating in United Nigeria Congress Party (UNCP) primaries.
Meanwhile, the Okupe family is yet to issue an official statement confirming or denying the politician’s death as of the time of filing this report.
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