Dr. Doyin Okupe who served in the Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan administrations as Special Assistant on Media and Publicity and Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs respectively, has described the PDP Leadership Crisis as a structural one.
He stated this while responding to questions on ARISE TV, on the 13th of August 2021, according to him, the PDP has seen its leadership structure changed from a strong leadership base to a weak one, he further explained that the culture of having anyone who is the governor to automatically become the leader of the party is one which has weakened party leadership base. He also explained that in some cases some of this elected officials are not politically versatile and strong hence the mismanagement of the party’s political structure.
He also explained that the year 2023 is an important one for all Nigerians and as a result they must be proactive enough to ensure that they elect the right candidate who is politically versatile with the much needed credentials to steer the affairs of the nation, healing it in the process.
He also stated that Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a capable candidate if given the chance to rule the nation while also describing Vice President Yemi Osibanjo and Former Governor, Peter Obi as excellent Candidates who posseses sterling qualities as a political figure and elite.
Dr. Doyin Okupe also explained that for the sake of fairness and equity, the next president should come from the Southern region. He also described himself as a credible and well experienced candidate to move the nation forward if given the chance
