Dr. Doyin Okupe, who served as spokesperson for former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, has died at the age of 72.

A native of Iperu-Remo in Ogun State’s Ikenne Local Government Area, Okupe passed away in Lagos during the early hours of Friday after a prolonged illness.

The news of his death was confirmed by Jamiu Ashimi, the Chairman of Ikenne Local Government, who expressed his sorrow, stating, “I have just confirmed the tragic news of Dr. Doyin Okupe’s passing. May his soul rest in peace.”

Chief Michael Adesanya, a close associate and the Asojuoba of Isara Remo, also affirmed the news, noting that Okupe died early Friday morning in Lagos.

A prominent politician and media strategist, Okupe held the position of Special Assistant on Media and Publicity under President Olusegun Obasanjo and later served as Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to President Goodluck Jonathan. In 2023, he took on the role of Director-General for Peter Obi’s presidential campaign under the Labour Party, although he stepped down due to legal issues.

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His political journey was marked by controversy. In December 2022, he was convicted of breaching the Money Laundering Act by accepting cash exceeding the legal limit without involving a financial institution. Following the fallout from the 2023 general elections, he resigned from Obi’s campaign and the Labour Party.

Despite facing legal challenges, Okupe remained a prominent figure in Nigerian politics. In his later years, he became a vocal supporter of President Bola Tinubu’s administration and was active in political discourse.

A trained physician, Okupe co-founded the Royal Cross Medical Centre and served as the National Publicity Secretary of the National Republican Convention (NRC). He also sought the governorship of Ogun State under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

His passing signifies the conclusion of an important chapter in Nigeria’s political and media landscape.

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