President Bola Tinubu expressed his condolences on Friday to the family, friends, and associates of Doyin Okupe, a former presidential spokesman for ex-President Goodluck Jonathan.

The politician died on Friday. He was 72.

Mr Tinubu described Mr Okupe as a bold and articulate advocate for national development, expressing sorrow over his death at a time when his wealth of experience and insight were still invaluable to the nation.

The president commiserated with the government and people of Ogun, particularly the Iperu-Remo community, who lost an esteemed son and leader, according to a statement by his media aide Bayo Onanuga.

He recognised Okupe’s enduring impact on his home state and the deep void his passing left in the hearts of those who came in direct contact with him.

Mr Okupe served as Mr Jonathan’s senior special assistant on public affairs and then-President Olusegun Obasanjo’s special assistant on media.

“During his political career of over three decades, Okupe served as the National Publicity Secretary of the National Republican Convention (NRC).

“He was prominent in the United Nigeria Congress Party (UNCP), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the Accord Party, of which he was the national leader,” said the statement.

(NAN)