President Bola Tinubu has condoled with the family of Doyin Okupe, the former presidential aide and political strategist, who died on Friday at the age of 72.
In a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, his special adviser on information and strategy, Tinubu described Okupe as a “bold and articulate advocate for national development”.
He said; ”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 statement reads.
“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.”
Okupe held several prominent political positions, including serving as a senior special assistant on public affairs to former President Goodluck Jonathan and as a special assistant on media to former President Olusegun Obasanjo.
He was affiliated with multiple political parties, including the National Republican Convention (NRC), United Nigeria Congress Party (UNCP), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the Accord Party, where he served as national leader.
Most recently, he was the Director-General of the Labour Party presidential campaign for the 2023 election.
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