AIT Founder Raymond Dokpesi is dead.
Newsone reports that the founder of DAAR Communications plc, owners of AIT, and Raypower FM, Chief Raymond Dokpesi is dead.
This online news platform understands that Raymond Dokpesi cause of death is still sketchy but reports have it that Raymond Dokpesi died while exercising on the treadmill in his home on Monday morning, May 29, 2023, in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital.
Newsone Nigeria reports that Raymond Dokpesi death is coming after he reportedly suffered a stroke shortly after the recent Ramadan fast and had been managing his health since.
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.
A statement signed by his son, Raymond Dokpesi Jnr., said Dokpesi, who was the Ezomo of Weppa-Wanno Kingdom, died on Monday. The statement did however not disclosed the cause of his death.
“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.
“Sincerely,
“Raymond Dokpesi (JNR)”
Breaking: Founder of AIT/Raypower, Raymond Dokpesi, Dies at 71
Media mogul and founder of AIT/Raypower, Chief Raymond Aleogho Dokpesi, is dead. He was aged 71.
A Peoples Democratic Party Cheiftain, Dokpesi was the Deputy Director-General Technical and systems of PDP Presidential Campaign Council for the February 25, 2023 presidential election.
A statement signed by his son, Raymond Dokpesi Jnr., said Dokpesi, who was the Ezomo of Weppa-Wanno Kingdom, died on Monday.
The statement did however not disclosed the cause of heis death.
A Peoples Democratic Party Cheiftain, Dokpesi was the Deputy Director-General Technical and systems of PDP Presidential Campaign Council.
See the full text of rhe statement by the family below:
“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.
“Sincerely,
“Raymond Dokpesi (JNR)”