{"id":357945,"date":"2025-03-07T13:10:58","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T12:10:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/?p=357945"},"modified":"2025-03-07T13:10:58","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T12:10:58","slug":"a-personal-loss-gov-dapo-abiodun-pens-tribute-to-late-doyin-okupe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2025\/03\/07\/a-personal-loss-gov-dapo-abiodun-pens-tribute-to-late-doyin-okupe\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;A personal loss&#8217; \u2014 Gov Dapo Abiodun pens tribute to late Doyin Okupe"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>The late former LP\u2019s 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, <\/strong><strong>Peter Obi<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has expressed deep sadness over the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2025\/03\/07\/just-in-ex-presidential-spokesperson-doyin-okupe-is-dead\/\"><strong>death<\/strong><\/a> of former presidential spokesman, Dr. Doyin Okupe, calling it a &#8220;personal loss.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In a Friday statement issued by his media aide, Lekan Adeniran, Abiodun honoured Okupe\u2019s impact on Nigeria\u2019s politics, describing him as a devoted statesman and democracy advocate.<\/p>\n<p>Okupe\u2019s passing follows shortly after the death of the Alaperu of Iperu Remo, Oba Adeleke Idowu-Basibo, further deepening the atmosphere of mourning.<\/p>\n<p>The governor praised Okupe\u2019s perseverance under military rule, his ability to bridge political differences, and his outstanding expertise in media and political communications.<\/p>\n<p>Abiodun also recognised Okupe\u2019s political transitions from the NRC to the PDP, Accord Party, and Labour Party, while underscoring his steadfast commitment to national development.<\/p>\n<p>Calling Okupe an amiable and principled individual, the governor highlighted his humility, political respectfulness, and significant influence in shaping national political discourse.<\/p>\n<p>He commended Okupe\u2019s remarkable writing and public speaking abilities, stating that they cemented his lasting impact on Nigerian political communication.<\/p>\n<p>Okupe\u2019s demise signifies the departure of an important voice in Nigeria\u2019s political landscape, the governor concluded.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The late former LP\u2019s 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 Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has expressed deep sadness over the death of former presidential spokesman, Dr. Doyin Okupe, calling it a &#8220;personal loss.&#8221; 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