President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and associates of Prince Doyin Okupe, a medical doctor, politician, communicator and strategist who played a significant role in Nigeria’s political landscape.
The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, stated this in a statement made available to TheIdeal News on Friday.
Okupe, who was the Director-General of the Peter Obi Campaign Organisation during the 2023 presidential election, was said to have died on Friday morning at the age of 72.
Okupe had been hospitalised with prostate cancer in October 2023 and was flown to Israel for treatment.
Okupe was first diagnosed with prostate cancer 16 years ago and later developed sarcoma in his right shoulder.
A prominent son of Iperu-Remo in Ogun State, Prince Okupe served as President Goodluck Jonathan’s senior Special Assistant on public affairs and President Olusegun Obasanjo’s special assistant on media.
During his political career of over three decades, Okupe served as the National Publicity Secretary of the defunct 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.
Prince 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.
Tinubu also described the late 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 statement reads in part, “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 “
