Saraki Appoints Doyin Okupe Chairman Presidential Campaign

Senate President Bukola Saraki has appointed Doyin Okupe, former public affairs adviser to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, as the Chairman of his Presidential Campaign’s Media Council.

Saraki made the disclosure via his official Twitter handle on Tuesday.

The Senate President explained that Mr Okupe’s vast experience, having served as Presidential campaigns of two former presidents, was the major reason he (Saraki) appointed him.

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. @DoyinOkupe as the Chairman of my Presidential campaign’s Media Council. Dr. Okupe has served as the National Publicity Secretary of the National Republican Convention (NRC).

— Bukola Saraki (@bukolasaraki) September 11, 2018

Dr. @DoyinOkupe brings many years of strategic insight to my campaign team, having worked as the Director of Communications for the Presidential campaigns of two former presidents, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and Dr. Goodluck Jonathan.

— Bukola Saraki (@bukolasaraki) September 11, 2018