Dr. Doyin Okupe, a prominent Nigerian politician and former presidential aide, has passed away at the age of 72.
His death was confirmed on Friday morning, following a prolonged battle with cancer.
Key Details:
- Health Struggles: Okupe had been battling prostate cancer for over 16 years and later developed sarcoma in his right shoulder. Despite undergoing treatment in Israel in 2023, his condition deteriorated in recent weeks.
- Political Career: Okupe served as a media assistant to former President Olusegun Obasanjo and later as a senior aide to President Goodluck Jonathan. He also briefly held the position of Director-General for Peter Obi’s Presidential Campaign in 2022.
- Legacy: Born in Iperu, Ogun State, Okupe was a trained physician and co-founder of the Royal Cross Medical Centre in Lagos. He transitioned into politics, where he became a key figure in Nigerian public affairs.
Okupe’s passing marks the end of a notable career in both medicine and politics, leaving behind a legacy of service and dedication to Nigeria.
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