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Doyin Okupe, a prominent Nigerian political figure and former presidential spokesperson, has passed away.
ARISE NEWS independently confirmed on Friday that he died from remission of cancer in Lagos overnight.
Okupe was widely known for his role as the Director-General of Peter Obi’s presidential campaign but was forced to step down after being convicted for money laundering.
Following the 2023 general election, he resigned from the Labour Party and became an outspoken supporter of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Prior to these roles, Okupe also served as a senior adviser to former President Goodluck Jonathan.
Details to come later
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