BREAKING: SAD NEWS! Former Presidential Spokesperson Is Dead

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

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.

The news first gained traction on X, where posts under trending hashtags began circulating, with users expressing disbelief and mourning the loss of a man described as a “political titan.” One insider, who claimed proximity to Okupe’s family, told Gistcore that “the family is devastated, but we’re waiting for an official statement before anything is set in stone.” However, attempts by our correspondents to reach Okupe’s known associates and family members for comment have so far been unsuccessful.

Dr. Doyin Okupe’s illustrious career spanned decades, from his days as a spokesperson for ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo to his role as Director-General of Peter Obi’s Labour Party presidential campaign in 2023. A native of Ogun State, Okupe was no stranger to controversy, having faced legal battles including a brief imprisonment in 2022 over money laundering charges yet always managed to re-emerge as a force in Nigerian politics.

As the nation awaits confirmation, tributes are already trickling in from political allies and adversaries alike. A prominent Labour Party chieftain, who requested anonymity, described Okupe as “a warrior who never backed down, a voice that shaped our democracy.” Meanwhile, critics on X have reignited debates over his polarizing legacy, with some questioning his contributions amidst past scandals.