Okupe Hails Tinubu’s Bold Reforms Despite Political Affiliation

Okupe Hails Tinubu’s Bold Reforms Despite Political Affiliation

Former Director-General of the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Campaign Council, Dr. Doyin Okupe, clarified that despite not being affiliated with the ruling APC, he acknowledges and supports President Bola Tinubu’s bold reforms. Okupe, a former presidential spokesperson, made these statements on his X handle (formerly Twitter) in response to criticisms regarding his appreciation of Tinubu’s initiatives……. CONTINUE READING 

Over the years, Okupe has been criticized for consistently supporting and advising various governments since 1999. He served as an aide to former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan while a member of the PDP. Recently, he aligned with the Labour Party to support Peter Obi’s 2023 presidential bid.

Addressing the criticisms, Okupe clarified, “I am neither a member of the APC nor an adviser of the administration.” He highlighted his appreciation for Tinubu’s decisions to remove fuel subsidy and equalize the forex market, acknowledging the temporary hardships they caused but supporting the government’s efforts to mitigate them.

He defended his stance as objective rather than mere praise, emphasizing his non-affiliation with the opposition and his stakeholder status in Nigeria. Okupe urged critics, including PDP chieftain Mr. Dele Momodu, to maintain professional discourse without resorting to personal attacks.

Regarding his political history, Okupe noted his advisory roles in Obasanjo’s administration, which he deemed successful, and his minimal involvement in subsequent governments. He compared his alliances with figures like Bukola Saraki and Peter Obi to Momodu’s association with Atiku Abubakar.

Okupe concluded by calling for rational and mature criticism, highlighting his commitment to Nigeria’s progress despite political affiliations.