……………….Okupe’s Death, A Personal Loss-Gov. Abiodun
By Bukola Kayode
The former Presidential spokesperson to former Presidents, Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, Dr Doyin Okupe, has died at 72 years.
Okupe, from Iperu-Remo, Ikenne Local Government area of Ogun State, who was said to have been ill for some time, died in the early hours of Friday in Lagos.
The Chairman of Ikenne Local Government, Jamiu Ashimi, confirmed the passing of the medical doctor turned politician to Punch on Friday.
Ashimi said, “I just confirmed the tragic news of the passing of Dr Doyin Okupe. May his soul rest in peace”.
The former Presidential spokesperson to former Presidents, Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, Dr Doyin Okupe, is dead.
Okupe, from Iperu-Remo, Ikenne Local Government area of Ogun State, who was said to have been sick for some time, died in the early hours of Friday in Lagos at the age of 72.
The Chairman of Ikenne Local Government, Jamiu Ashimi, confirmed the demise of the medical doctor turned politician to our Correspondent on Friday.
Ashimi said, “I just confirmed the tragic news of the passing of Dr Doyin Okupe. May his soul rest in peace”.
……..Okupe’s Death, A Personal Loss-Abiodun
Meanwhile, The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has described the passing of the former presidential spokesman, Dr. Doyin Okupe, as a profound personal loss.
Okupe’s passing came shortly after the demise of another revered figure, the Alaperu of Iperu Remo, Oba Adeleke Idowu-Basibo.
In a Friday statement by his spokesman, Lekan Adeniran, Abiodun paid tribute to Okupe’s lifelong service to Nigeria, noting that he remained a patriotic statesman.
Reflecting on Okupe’s passing, Abiodun stated that Okupe was a committed member of the progressive political family until his final moment.
He said, “Receiving the news of the passing of my elder brother, Dr. Doyin Okupe has left me with a profound sense of personal loss, especially coming so soon after the transition of the Alaperu of Iperu Remo, Oba Adeleke Idowu-Basibo Without a doubt, Dr. Okupe’s departure leaves a void that will not be easily filled.”
“Beyond his political and professional engagements, Dr. Okupe was an affable, easy-going, and principled individual who, despite never flaunting his credentials, played a significant role in Nigeria’s resistance to military rule.
“Like many other democracy advocates, he endured detention and persecution under military regimes, standing firm in his convictions.
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