Tinubu & Late Okupe

President Bola Tinubu has sent messages of condolence to the family, friends and associates of Dr. Doyin Okupe, who died on Friday, March 7, 2025.

Tinubu described Okupe as a medical doctor, politician, communicator and strategist who played a significant role in Nigeria’s political landscape.

Okupe, who hailed from Iperu-Remo in Ogun State, served as President Goodluck Jonathan’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs and President Olusegun Obasanjo’s special assistant on media.

A statement by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the president, Bayo Onanuga, noted that during his political career which spanned for over three decades, Okupe served as the National Publicity Secretary of the National Republican Convention (NRC).

Tinubu recalled that Okupe was 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.

He also commiserated with the government and people of Ogun State, particularly the Iperu-Remo community, who he said have lost an esteemed son and leader.