Nigeria, March 8 -- Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has expressed shock over the death of his former campaign director general, Doyin Okupe.

Mr Okupe, a medical doctor, died on Friday.

He served both former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan at different times as special assistant on media and communication.

He was the director-general of the Peter Obi Presidential Campaign Organisation but resigned in 2022 following a money laundering conviction.

In a statement, Mr Obi described Mr Okupe as an active figure in the nation's political space and a man who desired a better Nigeria.

"With great sadness this morning, I received the shocking news of the death of my dear elder brothe...