Veteran Nigerian politician and former presidential aide, Dr. Doyin Okupe, has passed away at the age of 72. Reports indicate that he died on Friday morning following a prolonged battle with an illness suspected to be cancer.
Okupe, a seasoned political strategist, served in multiple administrations and played a key role in Nigeria’s political landscape. In 2022, he was appointed as the Director-General of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign but later stepped down after a court conviction on alleged money laundering charges.
According to sources close to the family, the former presidential spokesperson had been critically ill in the weeks leading up to his demise. His death marks the end of a controversial yet impactful political career spanning decades.
Tributes have begun pouring in from political associates, supporters, and well-wishers, remembering Okupe’s contributions to Nigerian politics.
