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BREAKING: Former Presidential Aide Doyin Okupe Passes Away
Doyin Okupe, former senior special assistant to ex-President Obasanjo and spokesperson for Jonathan’s campaign, has died at 71. His family confirms the sad news.
Doyin Okupe, a distinguished Nigerian physician, politician, and former presidential adviser, has passed away at the age of 72.
According to family sources, Dr. Okupe had been seriously ill in the weeks leading up to his passing, with a rapid decline in his health causing distress among his loved ones and supporters.
Sources indicate that he passed away following a lengthy battle with cancer.
In October 2023, reports emerged that Okupe was undergoing treatment for prostate cancer in Israel. Despite attempts to manage his condition, his health did not improve as expected.
Sixteen years ago, Okupe was first diagnosed with prostate cancer and later developed sarcoma in his right shoulder.
Further information will be provided soon…