By Ayomide Otitoju
Dr. Doyin Okupe, a former presidential spokesman, has reportedly passed away at the age of 72.
Although the family has yet to issue an official statement, sources close to the former aide confirmed that he had been gravely ill in recent weeks. Okupe, who previously served as the Director-General of the Peter Obi Presidential Campaign Council, reportedly succumbed to a prolonged battle with cancer.
In October 2023, reports indicated that he was undergoing treatment for prostate cancer in Israel. He was first diagnosed with the illness 16 years ago and later developed sarcoma in his right shoulder.
Close associates disclosed that Okupe had recently been in critical condition before his passing. Further details regarding funeral arrangements are expected to be announced by the family in due course.
