President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of Prince Doyin Okupe, a distinguished medical doctor, politician, communicator, and strategist whose career left a lasting imprint on Nigeria’s political landscape.
In a press release posted on X on Friday, March 7, the Presidency stated, “President Tinubu extends his heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and associates of Prince Doyin Okupe.”
A prominent son of Iperu-Remo in Ogun State, Prince Okupe held several key roles during his three-decade-long career.
He served as President Goodluck Jonathan’s senior Special Assistant on public affairs and President Olusegun Obasanjo’s special assistant on media.
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He also worked as the National Publicity Secretary of the National Republican Convention (NRC) and was actively involved in the United Nigeria Congress Party (UNCP), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the Accord Party, where he served as the national leader. Most recently, he was the Director-General of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign for the 2023 election.
In addition to his political engagements, Prince Okupe made significant contributions to healthcare as the co-founder of the Royal Cross Medical Centre in Lagos and as the publisher of Life Mirror, a health-focused newspaper.
President Tinubu recalled 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 President also extended his commiserations to the government and people of Ogun State, particularly the Iperu-Remo community, noting that they have lost an esteemed son and leader.
“President Tinubu prays that God will grant repose to the departed patriot’s soul and comfort all,” the press release concluded.