Dr. Okupe wants Tinubu re-elected, Rahman reveals.
On Thursday, 27th of March,2025, the President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, alongside the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and some other dignitaries paid tribute to the the former Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Olusegun Obasanjo and ex-Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to President Goodluck Jonathan, the late Dr. Doyin Okupe-Agbonmagbe.
This came after the revelation of Mr. Tunde Rahman, Senior Special Assistant on Media Affairs to President Tinubu, which states that Dr. Okupe was very determined to make sure that President Tinubu got re-elected as the 2027 president before his death occurred.
The dignitaries paid their tribute to the late Okupe on Thursday, during an organised service of song by the Trinity House at Victoria Island in Lagos.
Rahman, who represented President Tinubu stated that Dr. Okupe death was a personal loss to him, to the political class and to Nigeria at large.
Rahman statement reads “Though President Tinubu and Doyin Okupe have different political views and alliances they have mutual respect and affection for each other.
“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.”
According to Babagide Sanwo-Olu, Dr. okupe was a distinguished statesman, a seasoned public affairs commentator and a dedicated public servant whose contributions to Nigeria’s political landscape span several decades.
In his statement; “Dr. Doyin Okupe-Agbonmagbe is 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.”
Sanwo-Olu, consoled Okupe’s family by saying, “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.”
The children, grandchildren also acknowledged that their father, Dr. Okupe is 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 personalities that were present were 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi; former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Otunba Femi Pedro; Publisher of Ovation Magazine, Dele Momodu; some members of the Lagos State cabinet; religious and political leaders, among others.
