Tinubu Mourns Ex-Presidential Spokesman Okupe

President Bola Tinubu has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and associates of Prince Doyin Okupe, a respected medical doctor, politician, communicator, and strategist who made significant contributions to Nigeria’s political and social landscape.

Prince Okupe, a prominent son of Iperu-Remo in Ogun State, played a vital role in Nigerian politics over the course of his three-decade career. He served as President Goodluck Jonathan’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs and as Special Assistant on Media to President Olusegun Obasanjo. Additionally, Okupe held leadership roles in several political parties, including the National Republican Convention (NRC), the United Nigeria Congress Party (UNCP), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the Accord Party, of which he was the national leader. Most recently, he served as the Director-General of the Labour Party’s Presidential Campaign for the 2023 election.

Aside from his political career, Prince Okupe made significant contributions to the medical field as a co-founder of the Royal Cross Medical Centre in Lagos and as the publisher of Life Mirror, a health-focused newspaper.

In a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu mourned the passing of Dr. Okupe, recognizing him as a bold and articulate advocate for national development. The President expressed sorrow over his death, especially at a time when his wealth of experience and insights would have been invaluable to the nation.

President Tinubu also extended his condolences to the government and people of Ogun State, particularly the Iperu-Remo community, which has lost a distinguished son and leader. He acknowledged Okupe’s lasting impact on his home state and the deep void his passing leaves in the hearts of all who knew him.

The President concluded by praying that God grants peace to the soul of the departed patriot and offers comfort to those grieving his loss.