Ex-presidential spokesperson, Doyin Okupe, dies at 72

Adedoyin Ajibike Okupe, a former presidential spokesperson, has passed away at the age of 72.

Confirming the news of the death in a statement on Friday, the Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, described the passing of Okupe as a profound personal loss.

He said, “Receiving the news of the passing of my elder brother, Dr. Doyin Okupe, has left me with a profound sense of personal loss, especially coming so soon after the transition of the Alaperu of Iperu Remo, Oba Adeleke Idowu-Basibo Without a doubt, Dr. Okupe’s departure leaves a void that will not be easily filled.

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“Beyond his political and professional engagements, Dr. Okupe was an affable, easy-going, and principled individual who, despite never flaunting his credentials, played a significant role in Nigeria’s resistance to military rule. Like many other democracy advocates, he endured detention and persecution under military regimes, standing firm in his convictions.

Okupe, who served as Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Olusegun Obasanjo and as Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to President Goodluck Jonathan, passed away in the early hours of Friday.

He previously served as the Director-General of Peter Obi’s presidential campaign but stepped down following a court conviction for money laundering.

After the 2023 general election, he resigned from the Labour Party and later became a vocal supporter of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

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