AIT Founder, Raymond Dokpesi
Media mogul and the founder of DAAR Communications plc, owners of AIT and Raypower FM, Chief Raymond Dokpesi is dead.
It was gathered that the 71-year-old media mogul died on Monday at a hospital in Abuja.
Dokpesi reportedly suffered a stroke shortly after the recent Ramadan fast and had been managing his health since.
BUSINESSINSIDERNG, reports that In 2020, Raymond
Dokpesi and members of his family were hospitalised at the University of
Abuja Teaching Hospital after they were diagnosed with COVID-19. They,
however, survived the disease.
Dokpesi founded the African Independent Television (AIT)
and Raypower FM and was the deputy Director-General (Technical and
Systems) of Atiku Abubakar Presidential Campaign Council for the 2023
presidential election.
In a Press statement by Raymond Dokpesi jnr, said the family will release details of his funeral in due time.
The statement reads, “It is with deep sadness and heavy
hearts that we announce the passing of High Chief Raymond Aleogho
Anthony Dokpesi (Ezomo of Weppa-Wanno Kingdom) who passed away on May
29th, 2023. High Chief Dokpesi was a beloved husband, father,
grandfather, and friend to many. He will be deeply missed by all who
knew him.
“High Chief Dokpesi was also a respected and
accomplished businessman, a pioneer in the media industry, and a
philanthropist who dedicated his life to the service of his country and
his community. His legacy will live on through the impact he made on the
lives of many.
“The Dokpesi family is grateful for the outpouring of
love and support during this difficult time. We ask that you keep us in
your thoughts and prayers as we mourn the loss of our patriarch. We also
ask for privacy during this time as we grieve together as a family.
“The family will release further details on the funeral arrangements in due course. May his soul rest in peace.”
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