- He was once detained under the military regime of General Sani Abacha and subsequently disqualified from participating in United Nigeria Congress Party (UNCP) primaries.
- The late former LP’s spokesman of late became the advocate of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration after he parted ways with the party and its former presidential candidate. Peter Obi
Dr. Doyin Okupe, a well-known Nigerian physician, politician, and former presidential aide, has passed away.
He died at the age of 72.
Okupe was Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Olusegun Obasanjo and Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to President Goodluck Jonathan
According to sources close to the family, Dr. Okupe had been gravely ill in the weeks preceding his death.
His condition reportedly worsened significantly, raising concerns among family members and supporters.
Okupe came into the world on March 22, 1952, and played a key role in establishing Royal Cross Medical Centre while also serving as National Publicity Secretary for NRC.
During General Sani Abacha’s military rule, he was arrested and later barred from contesting in United Nigeria Congress Party (UNCP) primary elections due to disqualification.
The deceased ex-spokesman of LP eventually became a strong supporter of President Bola Tinubu’s government after breaking ties with the party and its past flag bearer, Peter Obi.
He belonged to the well-known Agbonmagbe lineage in Iperu-Remo, a town situated within Ogun State.
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