Former Presidential Aide Dr. Doyin Okupe is dead
Dr. Doyin Okupe, a prominent Nigerian physician, politician, and former presidential aide, has passed away at the age of 72. According to Sahara Reporters, Okupe’s death was linked to cancer, marking the end of a long struggle with the illness.
Okupe had been critically ill in the weeks leading up to his demise, with his health reportedly deteriorating significantly. He was hospitalized with prostate cancer in October 2023 and was flown to Israel for treatment, but his condition did not improve as expected.
A former governorship aspirant of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Okupe was a well-known figure in Nigerian politics. He served as a senior adviser to former President Goodluck Jonathan and later became the Director-General of Peter Obi’s 2023 Presidential Campaign.
Okupe’s death has elicited reactions from political figures and supporters across party lines, with many expressing their condolences and reflecting on his contributions to governance and policy discussions.
