President Tinubu Mourns Doyin Okupe

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Prince Doyin Okupe, a former senior Special Assistant on public affairs to former President Goodluck Jonathan and special assistant on media to ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo.

Prince Okupe, a prominent son of Iperu-Remo in Ogun State, died on Friday morning at the age of 72 after a battle with an undisclosed illness.

During his political career of over three decades, Okupe served as the National Publicity Secretary of the National Republican Convention (NRC). He was prominent in the United Nigeria Congress Party (UNCP), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the Accord Party, of which he was the national leader.

He was most recently the Director-General of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign for the 2023 election.

Okupe made notable contributions to the medical field as the co-founder of the Royal Cross Medical Centre, Lagos, and the publisher of Life Mirror, a health-focused newspaper.

A statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, says, “President Tinubu recalls Dr Okupe as a bold and articulate advocate for national development, expressing deep sorrow over his passing at a time when his wealth of experience and insight were still invaluable to the nation.

“The President also commiserates with the government and people of Ogun State, particularly the Iperu-Remo community, who have lost an esteemed son and leader.

“He recognises Prince Okupe’s enduring impact on his home state and the deep void his passing leaves in the hearts of those who came in direct contact with him.

“President Tinubu prays that God will grant repose to the departed patriot’s soul and comfort all.”