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By David Odama
A prominent Nigerian physician, politician, and former presidential aide, has passed away at the age of 72 according to reports.
Okupe had been critically ill few weeks leading up to his demise, with his health reportedly deteriorating significantly. He was hospitalized with prostate cancer in October 2023 and was flown to Israel for treatment, but his condition did not improve as expected.
A former governorship aspirant of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Okupe was a well-known figure in Nigerian politics. He served as a senior adviser to former President Goodluck Jonathan and later became the Director-General of Peter Obi’s 2023 Presidential Campaign.
Okupe’s death has elicited reactions from political figures and supporters across party lines, with many expressing their condolences and reflecting on his contributions to governance and policy discussions.
Okupe’s whose death is linked to cancer, marking the end of a long struggle with the illness, .served as a presidential aide in the past, battling health challenges in recent weeks
TMSnews findings indicate that he had been seriously ill, raising concerns among his loved ones and supporters, a condition he had been fighting for years.
Okupe was in 2023, hospitalized due to prostate cancer and was flown to Israel for medical care.
Despite efforts to manage his condition, the former presidential spokesman’s health did not improve as expected even as he was first diagnosed with prostate cancer 16 years ago and later developed sarcoma in his right shoulder.
Okupe is survived by his wife and children.
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