Doyin Okupe, former presidential spokesperson and a prominent political figure in Nigeria, has died. His passing was confirmed on Friday, March 7, 2025.
Okupe was a key player in Nigerian politics, having served as a senior adviser to former President Goodluck Jonathan. In the buildup to the 2023 elections, he was the Director-General of Peter Obi’s presidential campaign but stepped down following a court conviction for money laundering.
After the election, Okupe resigned from the Labour Party and later aligned himself with President Bola Tinubu’s administration, becoming one of its vocal supporters.
Details surrounding his death remain limited at this time. More updates to follow.
