Doyin Okupe, Peter Obi’s former ally, dies at 72
Doyin Okupe, former presidential spokesman and estranged ally of Peter Obi, is dead.
He died on Friday. Mr Okupe was 72.
Prior to his demise, the politician had a colourful, often controversial, political career.
He was former President Goodluck Jonathan’s spokesman and an ex-member of the Peoples Democratic Party.
In the 2023 presidential election, Mr Okupe sided with Mr Obi, a former Anambra governor by joining the Labour Party.
Details later…
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Hot news Home top
Oriire: Makinde sets up judicial panel to probe children, teachers’ abductionÂ
The abduction occurred on May 15.Â
Economy
Automotive association seeks stronger govt support for local auto components
The chairman urged the federal government to strengthen implementation of the Nigerian First policy.Â
Education
FG to train 11,700 unity college teachers in AI
Ms Boriowo said that the programme was aimed at equipping teachers with digital competencies.Â
NationWide
Oriire Abduction: We refused to pay ransom for kidnapped Oyo pupils, teachers, says TinubuÂ
On May 15, gunmen kidnapped schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo state.Â
Sport
WAFU U-20: Flying Eagles beat Togo 3-0, qualify for semi-finals
Nigeria will face Burkina Faso on Sunday.
Economy
Seplat sells 10% JV stake to NNPC for $281.6 million
Seplat said the transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals and other customary conditions, with completion expected in the second half of 2026.
