- Peter Obi described the passing of Doyin Okupe, his “dear elder brother,” as a shocking and deeply felt loss.
- He urged prayers for Okupe’s soul and support for his grieving family amid this national tragedy.
- Okupe, an influential political figure, is remembered as a man committed to a better Nigeria, leaving a significant void in the political landscape.
Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, who described Doyin Okupe as his elder brother, expressed deep shock over his passing.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that he said that the loss of the former presidential spokesperson has plunged him and the entire Obidient family into mourning.
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The former Anambra State Governor called for prayers for Okupe and his family, emphasizing that his death leaves a significant void in Nigeria’s political landscape. In a personally signed statement on his 𝕏 account, Obi said:
“With great sadness this morning, I received the shocking news of the death of my dear elder brother, Dr. Doyin Okupe. On behalf of the family and the Obidient family, I sincerely mourn his passing.
Dr. Okupe was an active figure in the nation’s political space and a man who desired a better Nigeria. His death is a profound loss – not only to his family and loved ones but to all of us.
I would therefore like to urge members of the Obidient Movement and other groups to pray for the eternal repose of Dr. Okupe’s soul and to remember his family during these trying times.
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May God Almighty, who called him home, grant him eternal rest and grant his family, and all of us, the fortitude to bear this sad and irreplaceable loss. May God Almighty bless his family always.”
Earlier reports by EKO HOT BLOG stated that Okupe passed away on Friday at the age of 72.
