Rebuttal to Daily Post’s Misleading Story on Dr. Doyin Okupe’s Statement
It has come to our attention that some online blogs, including the Daily Post published a story attributing a baseless and misleading statement to Dr. Doyin Okupe, the former Presidential Spokesman, regarding the 2027 presidential election. The article falsely claims that Dr. Okupe said the 2027 election would be “Game Over” for President Bola Tinubu if the North were to field former President Goodluck Jonathan as a candidate.
We wish to clarify that this story is a complete distortion of Dr. Okupe’s words and a deliberate misrepresentation of his views. What Dr. Okupe actually expressed in a tweet only had to do with those he described as pseudo politicians who lack deep thinking, and assume that a joint ticket between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Mr Peter Obi or the North fielding Jonathan as a presidential candidate, would defeat President Tinubu, as those thinking in that direction will be dissapointed. This statement was made in the context of political strategy.
It is important to emphasize that at no time did Dr. Okupe rule out the possibility of President Tinubu’s victory in the 2027 election. Dr. Okupe remains a committed supporter of President Tinubu’s administration and his vision to address the current challenges facing Nigeria, many of which were inherited from previous governments.
The Daily Post’s misrepresentation of Dr. Okupe’s words is a clear example of media manipulation, designed to misinform the public and sow discord. We call on the general public to be cautious of such misleading narratives and to verify information before forming opinions.
Dr. Okupe remains unwavering in his commitment to supporting President Bola Tinubu’s administration and the progress of Nigeria. Any attempt to twist his words or intentions will not deter him from continuing to advocate for policies that will help Nigeria thrive.
We trust that this clarification will put to rest any confusion caused by the Daily Post’s irresponsible reporting.
Signed, Dr. Doyin Okupe
Former Presidential Spokesman
