By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja –
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed grief over the death of the founder of Africa Independent Television (AIT), High Chief Raymond Dokpesi.
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 general elections, in a statement signed by his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, in Abuja on Monday described Dokpesi death as lost of a friend.
He described Dokpesi, who died at age 71, as a trailblazer who reshaped the Nigerian business landscape in every sphere of his endeavour.
“Ezemo, as we fondly called, was an enigmatic business personality, a news maker in life and, sadly, even in death.”
Abubakar, who expressed shock about Dokpesi, said he entered the corporate landscape at a relatively young age, proving the merit of his creativity with distinction.
“Ezemo was my friend, brother, counsellor, and associate, all rolled into one. He was honest, detribalised, loyal, and supremely hard working.
“Once committed to a cause, he will see it to a conclusion,” he said.
He prayed for Dokpesi immediate family to have the fortitude to bear the loss of a patriarch.
He also expressed his deepest condolences to the management and staff of AIT, the PDP, Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria, and the people and government of Edo State over the loss of an impactful patriot
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