Renowned Nigerian politician and former presidential aide, Dr. Doyin Okupe, has passed away at the age of 72.
Okupe, a significant figure in Nigeria’s political landscape, reportedly breathed his last on Friday morning after a prolonged battle with an undisclosed illness, suspected to be cancer.
A seasoned strategist, Okupe was appointed as the Director-General of the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential campaign.
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However, his political journey took a dramatic turn when he was compelled to step down following a legal controversy linked to alleged financial misconduct.
Close family sources reveal that the veteran politician had been in a critical state in the weeks leading up to his passing, marking the end of an era in Nigeria’s political sphere.