President Bola Tinubu has sent messages of condolence to the family, friends and associates of Dr. Doyin Okupe, who died on Friday.

Tinubu described Okupe as a medical doctor, politician, communicator and strategist who played a significant role in Nigeria’s political landscape.

Okupe, who hailed from Iperu-Remo in Ogun State, served as President Goodluck Jonathan’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs and President Olusegun Obasanjo’s special assistant on media.

A statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, noted that during his political career of over three decades, Okupe served as the National Publicity Secretary of the National Republican Convention (NRC).

He was prominent in the United Nigeria Congress Party (UNCP), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the Accord Party, of which he was the national leader.

He was most recently the Director-General of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign for the 2023 election.

Okupe made notable contributions to the medical field as the co-founder of the Royal Cross Medical Centre, Lagos, and the publisher of Life Mirror, a health-focused newspaper.

Tinubu recalled that Okupe was 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.

He also commiserated with the government and people of Ogun State, particularly the Iperu-Remo community, who have lost an esteemed son and leader.

The President recognized Okupe’s enduring impact on his home state and the deep void his passing leaves in the hearts of those who came in direct contact with him.

He prayed God to grant repose to the departed patriot’s soul and comfort all his loved ones.