Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, Others Pay Tribute to Late Doyin Okupe at Service of Songs

• President Tinubu expressed his condolences, stating that Okupe’s death was a personal loss to him, the political class, and the nation.
• Okupe’s family members emphasized their determination to ensure that his legacy lives on.
• Governor Sanwo-Olu described Okupe as a distinguished statesman, seasoned public affairs commentator, and dedicated public servant

President Bola Tinubu, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and other prominent Nigerians paid glowing tributes to the late Dr. Doyin Okupe at a Service of Songs organized by the Trinity House on Victoria Island, Lagos.

Eko Hot Blog reports that Okupe was a former Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Olusegun Obasanjo and ex-Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to President Goodluck Jonathan, was remembered as a dedicated public servant and political figure.

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Represented by his Senior Special Assistant on Media Affairs, Tunde Rahman, President Tinubu expressed his condolences, stating that Okupe’s death was a personal loss to him, the political class, and the nation.

Sanwo-Olu acknowledged the positive impact of Okupe’s work oto the development of Lagos State and Nigeria as a whole.

Rahman noted that while Tinubu and Okupe held differing political views and allegiances, they shared mutual respect and admiration.

“Dr Doyin Okupe’s death is a personal loss to President Tinubu. It is also a personal loss to the nation and particularly to the political class because Dr. Okupe was an erudite politician, a political strategist and a communication expert.

“Dr. Okupe was determined to work for President Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 to the extent that he set up an office and a team to work for Mr President in 2027. He did this because he believed the President was on a redemption mission. He believed his policies and ideas were very timely, and they were taken to save the nation.”

Governor Sanwo-Olu described Okupe as a distinguished statesman, seasoned public affairs commentator, and dedicated public servant, said the former presidential spokesman lived a life of dedication and service to humanity.

 

He said: “Dr. Doyin Okupe-Agbonmagbe was a distinguished statesman, a seasoned public affairs commentator and a dedicated public servant whose contributions to Nigeria’s political landscape span several decades. His unwavering commitment to democracy, governance and national development is across party lines.

“He was a distinguished Nigerian, an astute politician and a gentleman. He advocated for a better Nigeria. He lived a life of dedication and service to humanity.

“I have been an admirer of him for over three decades, but we became closer in the last five years. He lived a good life. He was a trusted man. For me, it was not just about politics; it was about the shared knowledge, level of intellect and his deep understanding of what a complete Omoluabi is that truly endeared me to him.”

Governor Sanwo-Olu also condoled with the Okupe family over the demise of their patriarch. “Your father is a good man, and he lived a good life. He was a devoted family man and mentor to many people. He lived a life of impact, dedication and service to humanity.

“On behalf of the government and people of Lagos State, I extend my heartfelt condolence to you on the passing of your beloved patriarch, Dr Doyin Okupe-Agbonmagbe.”

In their respective tributes, the children and grandchildren of the late Okupe described him as a peacemaker, a caring and loving father who did his best for the family, the church and Nigeria. They said they will ensure the legacy of their father lives on.

The children and grandchildren paid heartfelt tributes, highlighting his qualities as a peacemaker, a caring father, and a dedicated servant to the church and Nigeria.

Okupe’s family members emphasized their determination to ensure that his legacy lives on.

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Other dignitaries present at the event were the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi; former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Otunba Femi Pedro; publisher of Ovation Magazine, Chief Dele Momodu; some members of the Lagos State cabinet; religious and political leaders, among others.

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