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The Senior Special Assistant on Media Affairs to President Bola Tinubu, Tunde Rahman, has revealed that the late Dr. Doyin Okupe had set up an office and assembled a team to work for Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 before his passing.

Speaking at a Service of Songs held in Okupe’s honour at Trinity House, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Thursday, Rahman disclosed that Okupe took the step because he believed strongly in Tinubu’s policies and vision for Nigeria.

Rahman, who represented the president at the event, described Okupe’s death as a significant loss not only to Tinubu but also to the political class and the nation at large.

“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,” Rahman stated.

He further noted that, despite their different political alignments, Okupe and Tinubu shared deep mutual respect and admiration for each other.

“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,” he added.

Also paying tribute to Okupe, Lagos State governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu described him as a statesman, a seasoned public affairs commentator, and a dedicated public servant whose impact on Nigeria’s political landscape spanned decades.

“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,” Sanwo-Olu remarked.

He further praised Okupe’s intellect and dedication, saying, “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.”

The event was attended by several prominent figures, including 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; members of the Lagos State cabinet; and religious and political leaders.

Okupe, who hailed from Iperu-Remo in Ikenne local government area of Ogun State, passed away on March 7 in Lagos at the age of 72 after a prolonged illness.
https://thescrutinyng.com/okupe-already-set-up-a-campaign-office-for-tinubus-re-election-presidency/

Hmm...

That will be a good move for him if he later join Tinubu camp officially.

I like Okupe. He is a good man.

Make he go do am for heaven

Reelection with all these suffering. How can you pray for this one to rest in peace

That's too early

And a failed government that is an albatross to a nation midway into a political dispensation is proud to say that? This should be a warning to these power drunk fellas morbidly obsessed with the politics of 2027.

But God pass am 😏

Salewa97:
That will be a good move for him if he later join Tinubu camp officially. I like Okupe. He is a good man.

A deceased man now joining Tinubu 2027 campaign? What nonsense! Can the mods do something about the senselessness of these robots/bots. They are adding to the social nuisance their operators are causing here.

We need more people like Okupe in Nigeria.

mohbadliveson:
Reelection with all these suffering. How can you pray for this one to rest in peace

He doesn’t need your worthless prayer.

Any person that wants to enthrone the terrible illegitimate president in 2027 go use him head carry am.

Nonsense!

And shamelessly peter OBI went to charge his phone in late okupe house in the name of condolence

And FOOLS were saying Peter Obi abandoned him.
Someone after Dining with APC/Tinibu, yet you should Goan kelp him.

BTW, look how that Salewa and his alternate Tundegan account keep spamming threads.
Why does Seun the Owner of this site condone such RUBBISH?

Salewa97:
That will be a good move for him if he later join Tinubu camp officially.

I like Okupe. He is a good man.

he will officially join BAT campaign team next week

May his soul continue to rest in peace.

I remember when this same man was a "good man" and working for "the truth" according to Obidents, the moment he stopped supporting Lienus, they changed from praises to cûrsès.

Racoon:
Can the mods do something about the senselessness of these robots/bots. They are adding to the social nuisance their operators are causing here.

No one does anything about this..

yarimo:
And shamelessly peter OBI went to charge his phone in late okupe house in the name of condolence

Stop making other tribes mock the entire Yoruba tribe thinking that’s how we’re… yorubas are intelligent people, I no go warn you again… if you must sound foolish, make sure you do that without making other tribes mock us… see the nonsense thing you Dey talk with your mouth…


Once I see any ipob drag Yoruba tribe Join this your madness I’ll take it personal with you.

Salewa97:
That will be a good move for him if he later join Tinubu camp officially.

I like Okupe. He is a good man.

He will campaign from heaven or hell as the case may be.

floss:
Stop making other tribes mock the entire Yoruba tribe thinking that’s how we’re… yorubas are intelligent people, I no go warn you again… if you must sound foolish, make sure you do that without making other tribes mock us… see the nonsense thing you Dey talk with your mouth…


Once I see any ipob drag Yoruba tribe Join this your madness I’ll take it personal with you.

But that guy represents the way average Yoruba think.... Most of them think shallow

B4 fate passed its own decree and okukpe became a man of the past

Jostoman:
he will officially join BAT next week

Bot wey dey misfire

He should continue with the campaign in the great beyond with the hope that Tinubu will swiftly meet him.

It is all business and politics.

Doyin's hunger was really real!
Hunger bad! 😭

Salewa97:
That will be a good move for him if he later join Tinubu camp officially.

I like Okupe. He is a good man.

Bots controlled by babablu.

Brutal

SensualMan:
He should continue with the campaign in the great beyond with the hope that Tinubu will swiftly meet him.

I thought agbado people said Peter Obi abandoned him .so he neglected his health and was busy setting up campaign office for an election far ahead.

rayvelez:
Make he go do am for heaven

like u too will live forever

Where are your grandparents today?