A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Femi Fani-Kayode, human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore alongside other Nigerians have paid glowing tributes to the family of Chairman, Daar Communications, owners of AIT, and Ray Power FM, Chief Raymond Dokpesi whose death was announced on Monday, May 29, 2023.
His death was announced in a statement signed by his son, Raymond Dokpesi (Jnr), however, details about circumstances surrounding his death were not revealed, but the family promised to make further remarks later.
In tribute messages via Twitter, a micro-mini blog, activists, politicians, and others described Raymond Dokpesi as one of Nigeria’s media moguls who contributed so much to changing the Private TV landscape of the country and more.
Raymond Dokpesi Dead: Fani Kayode, Sowore, Others Pay Tribute To Late ‘Nigerian Media Mogul’
BrandSpur Nigeria captures some tributes via Twitter, see below;
I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of my brother Raymond Dokpesi. We may have been on different sides of the political divide but he was a warm & kind-hearted soul, a great achiever in the media industry & a formidable political adversary. May his soul RIP. pic.twitter.com/K42ZI7Fzgx
— Femi Fani-Kayode (@realFFK) May 29, 2023
I received the shocking news of the demise of High Chief Raymond Dokpesi.He was a detribalised Nigerian and a patriot who has made tremendous contribution to the struggle,restoration and sustenance of democracy in Nigeria.He raised the bar in professional broadcasting and was a…
— Senator Shehu Sani (@ShehuSani) May 29, 2023
AIT is part of my childhood, sad to hear Dr Raymond Dokpesi is dead 😢
Who remembers AIT song?
Mama papa ooo, AIT na we station, Sister brother ooo. AIT na we station
First among the rest is A
The best is I
The third is T
Africa Independent
AIT, African independent Television.— Sally Suleiman (@is_salsu) May 29, 2023
Sad to hear of the passing of High Chief Raymond Dokpesi. He pioneered private television broadcasting in Nigeria. His flagship platforms, AIT & Raypower, contributed immensely to Nigeria’s contemporary cultural renaissance, especially Afrobeats. May his soul rest in peace. Amen.
— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) May 29, 2023
I am in a state of shock! As we say in Islam: from God, we came, and to Him, we return. I am in prayers and will continue in prayers! My everlasting and deepest condolences to the Raymond Dokpesi family. May God forgive his sins and grant him eternal rest. Ezemo, not on a date… pic.twitter.com/bRof6cWgaA
— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) May 29, 2023
Raymond Dokpesi is dead! My Condolences to his family!
— Omoyele Sowore (@YeleSowore) May 29, 2023
