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  • Tinubu, Gov Abiodun, Obi mourn Doyin Okupe

    Tinubu, Gov Abiodun, Obi mourn Doyin Okupe

    President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and associates of Prince Doyin Okupe, a seasoned medical doctor, politician, communicator, and strategist who played a significant role in Nigeria’s political landscape.

    A prominent son of Iperu-Remo in Ogun State, Okupe served as Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to President Goodluck Jonathan and Special Assistant on Media to President Olusegun Obasanjo.

    Over his three-decade-long political career, he held key positions, including National Publicity Secretary of the National Republican Convention (NRC), and was actively involved in the United Nigeria Congress Party (UNCP), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the Accord Party, where he was the national leader.

    Most recently, Okupe served as the Director-General of the Labour Party’s Presidential Campaign for the 2023 election. Beyond politics, he made notable contributions to the medical field as the co-founder of the Royal Cross Medical Centre, Lagos, and publisher of Life Mirror, a health-focused newspaper.

    President Tinubu described Okupe as a bold and articulate advocate for national development, expressing deep sorrow over his passing at a time when his wealth of experience remained invaluable.

    He also sympathised with the government and people of Ogun State, particularly the Iperu-Remo community, acknowledging the void his death leaves behind. Tinubu prayed for the repose of Okupe’s soul and for divine comfort for his loved ones.

    Similarly, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun described Okupe’s death as a personal loss. In a statement issued in Abeokuta by his Special Adviser on Media, Kayode Akinmade, Abiodun noted that Okupe’s passing came shortly after the demise of the Alaperu of Iperu Remo, Oba Adeleke Idowu-Basibo.

    The governor paid tribute to Okupe’s unwavering service to Nigeria, describing him as a patriotic statesman and a committed member of the progressive political family.

    “Receiving the news of the passing of my elder brother, Dr Doyin Okupe, has left me with a profound sense of personal loss. Without a doubt, his departure leaves a void that will not be easily filled,” Abiodun said.

    Other political figures, including Labour Party’s Peter Obi, also joined in mourning Okupe, recognising his contributions to Nigeria’s political and medical sectors.

  • Tinubu expresses grief over Doyin Okupe’s passing

    Tinubu expresses grief over Doyin Okupe’s passing

    President Bola Tinubu has expressed sorrow over the death of Prince Doyin Okupe, a veteran politician, strategist, and medical doctor who played a significant role in Nigeria’s political landscape.

    In a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President extended his heartfelt condolences to Okupe’s family, friends, and associates, describing his passing as a great loss to the nation.

    “President Bola Tinubu extends his heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and associates of Prince Doyin Okupe, a medical doctor, politician, communicator, and strategist who played a significant role in Nigeria’s political landscape,” the statement read.

    Okupe, a prominent son of Iperu-Remo in Ogun State, held several key political positions throughout his career, including serving as Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to former President Goodluck Jonathan and Special Assistant on Media to former President Olusegun Obasanjo.

    He was also the National Publicity Secretary of the National Republican Convention and played active roles in the United Nigeria Congress Party, the Peoples Democratic Party, and the Accord Party, where he served as the national leader. Most recently, he was the Director-General of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign for the 2023 election.

    Beyond politics, Okupe made significant contributions to the medical field as the co-founder of the Royal Cross Medical Centre, Lagos, and the publisher of Life Mirror, a health-focused newspaper.

    President Tinubu described Okupe as a “bold and articulate advocate for national development” and expressed sadness that his vast experience and insight were lost at a time when the nation could still benefit from them.

    The President also condoled with the government and people of Ogun State, particularly the Iperu-Remo community, acknowledging the deep void his passing leaves in the hearts of those who knew him.

    “President Tinubu prays that God will grant repose to the departed patriot’s soul and comfort all,” Onanuga stated.

  • Doyin Okupe desired better Nigeria, Obi mourns

    Doyin Okupe desired better Nigeria, Obi mourns

    Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has expressed sadness over the death of his former campaign director-general, Doyin Okupe.

    A native of Iperu-Remo in the Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State, Okupe died early Friday in Lagos at age 72.

    The deceased was Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Olusegun Obasanjo and Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to President Goodluck Jonathan.

    He was also a former Director-General of Obi’s 2023 Presidential Campaign.

    In a statement shared on X, Obi said Okupe desired a better Nigeria and that his death was a profound loss to the country.

    “With great sadness this morning, I received the shocking news of the death of my dear elder brother, Dr. Doyin Okupe. On behalf of the family and the Obidient family, I sincerely mourn his passing,” he wrote.

    “Dr. Okupe was an active figure in the nation’s political space and a man who desired a better Nigeria.

    “His death is a profound loss – not only to his family and loved ones but to all of us.”

    Obi urged his supporters to pray for the eternal repose of Okupe’s soul and to remember his family at this difficult time.

    In December 2022, Okupe stepped down from Obi’s campaign after being convicted of breaching some parts of the money laundering acts.

    Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu presiding over the case found Okupe guilty of contravening sections 16(1)&(2) of the Money Laundering Act and accepting cash in excess of the threshold allowed under the Act without going through a financial institution.

    He later resigned from the Labour Party following the 2023 general election fallout and became a vocal supporter of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, frequently engaging in political debates and commentary.

  • 10 things to know about late Doyin Okupe

    10 things to know about late Doyin Okupe

    Dr. Doyin Okupe, a former presidential spokesperson, passed away on March 7, 2025, at the age of 72.

    He served as a senior adviser to former President Goodluck Jonathan and was the Director-General of Peter Obi’s 2023 Presidential Campaign.

    Here are 10 key things to know about Doyin Okupe:

    1. Early Life & Education – Born on March 22, 1952, in Iperu, Ogun State, Okupe attended St. Jude’s School, Igbobi College, and later studied at the University of Ibadan.

    2. Medical Career – He worked at St. Nicholas Hospital and co-founded Royal Cross Medical Centre, where he served as Managing Director.

    3. Political Beginnings – Okupe contested a House of Representatives seat under the National Party of Nigeria (NPN) in 1983 and later became the National Publicity Secretary of the National Republican Convention (NRC) in the 1990s.

    4. Presidential Aide – He was appointed Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Olusegun Obasanjo and later served as Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to President Goodluck Jonathan in 2012.

    5. Detention & Political Setbacks – He was detained in 1996 under General Sani Abacha’s regime and later disqualified from the United Nigeria Congress Party (UNCP) primaries in 1998.

    6. Party Affiliations & Campaign Roles – Over the years, he played key roles in campaigns for Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Jonathan, Bukola Saraki, and Atiku Abubakar, shifting between PDP, Accord Party, and Labour Party.

    7. EFCC Probe – In 2012, he was investigated by the EFCC over unexecuted contracts in Benue and Imo states.

    8. Family & Personal Life – Married to Aduralere Okupe, he had two children.

    9. Health Challenges – He survived COVID-19 in 2020 along with his wife.

    10. Final Political Involvement – He was initially Peter Obi’s running mate under the Labour Party in 2023 before stepping down when a substantive VP was chosen.

  • Doyin Okupe dies at 72

    Doyin Okupe dies at 72

    A former presidential spokesperson and prominent political strategist, Dr. Doyin Okupe, has passed away.

    His death was confirmed on Friday.

    Details surrounding his passing remain unclear at the time of filling this report.

    Okupe, 72, was 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.

    However, his political journey was marked by controversies.

    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 fallout and later became a vocal supporter of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, frequently engaging in political debates and commentary.

    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 a physician and who co-founded Royal Cross Medical Centre and was the National Publicity Secretary of National Republican Convention (NRC).

    He was once detained under General Sani Abacha and subsequently disqualified from participating in United Nigeria Congress Party (UNCP) primaries later on, he was once a governorship aspirant of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State.