BREAKING: Doyin Okupe, former Presidential Spokesperson is Dead

Doyin Okupe, a former presidential spokesperson to President Goodluck Jonathan has died.

He passed away at the age of 72.

His death was confirmed on Friday, 7th March, 2025.

According to sources close to the family, Dr. Okupe had been critically ill in the weeks leading up to his demise.

Okupe, who previously served as the Director-General of Peter Obi’s Presidential Campaign, was forced to step down from the role following a court conviction for money laundering.

After the 2023 general election, he also resigned from the Labour Party and later became a vocal supporter of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

He was a senior adviser to former President Goodluck Jonathan.