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Okupe’s remains moved to morgue, possible funeral date revealed

by Folarin Kehinde March 7, 2025
written by Folarin Kehinde

Hours after his passing, the body of the late Doyin Okupe, a former presidential aide and ex-spokesperson for the Peter Obi Campaign Organisation is being moved to the morgue.

Recall that Okupe, a politician and medical doctor, died during a surgery in an undisclosed hospital in Lagos at the age of 72.

Family sources said all the needed arrangements are being made to ensure his body is moved to the morgue as of Friday morning.

Survived by seven children, the source added that the late politician and former presidential aide to Goodluck Jonathan would likely be laid to rest after Easter.

Sahara Reporters quoted the source as saying, “He has seven children, and four or five of them are currently out of the country. He is being taken to the mortuary now.”

The source added that Okupe’s burial would have to be delayed until after the Lent and Ramadan period. He said the ceremony might be held on April 20, 2025.

“He was in Abuja and returned to Lagos a few days ago, in fact, less than a week ago. He went for a surgery at a hospital on the Lagos Island but he didn’t survive the surgery,” the source noted.

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BREAKING: Former Presidential Spokesperson Doyin Okupe is Dead

by Folarin Kehinde March 7, 2025
written by Folarin Kehinde

Former presidential spokesperson Doyin Okupe has passed away at the age of 72.

His death was confirmed on Friday, 7th March, 2025.

Sources close to the family revealed that Dr. Okupe had been critically ill in the weeks leading up to his demise.

His death has been linked to Cancer. Okupe had a history of prostate cancer, first diagnosed 16 years ago, and later battled sarcoma in his right shoulder. In October 2023, he was hospitalized with prostate cancer and was flown to Israel for treatment. However, it was learned that his condition did not improve as he and his family had hoped.

Okupe, who previously served as the Director-General of Peter Obi’s Presidential Campaign, was forced to step down from the role following a court conviction for money laundering.

After the 2023 general election, he also resigned from the Labour Party and later became a vocal supporter of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

He was a senior adviser to former President Goodluck Jonathan.

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DSS Arrests Okupe, Handed To EFCC

by Folarin Kehinde January 12, 2023
written by Folarin Kehinde

Doyin Okupe, according to the publication, was arrested at the Murtala International Airport as he attempted to exit the country. Okupe was on his way to London before being accosted by the DSS. The arrest was made public by Okupe’s lawyer, Tolu Babaleye on Thursday, January 12.

In reaching out to the DSS, the arrest was confirmed to 247ureports.com. The spokesperson to the DSS, Dr Peter Afunanya, in confirming the arrest, stated that Doyin Okupe was handed over to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission [EFCC].

Here is the statement:

Doyin Okupe was intercepted by the DSS at Terminal 1 of Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos this morning at the instance of the EFCC. He has long been handed over to the Commission which requested for the action. Okupe was billed to fly to London via Virgin Atlantic

Dr Peter Afunanya

PRO DSS

12/1/2023

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