Doyin Okupe, a former presidential spokesperson, has passed away, according to reports from Sahara Reporters. His death was confirmed on Friday, March 7, 2025.
Okupe, who once served as the Director-General of Peter Obi’s Presidential Campaign, stepped down from the role after being convicted of money laundering.
Following the 2023 general elections, he resigned from the Labour Party and later became a strong advocate for President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
According to a report by Vanguard Newspaper, the 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.
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