By Dennis Erezi 09 January 2023 | 9:26 am Founder of DAAR Communication Raymond Dokpesi has been released by police in the United Kingdom on Monday. Dokpesi, a chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), is the founder of African Independent Television (AIT) and Raypower FM. He is the deputy director-general, technical and systems of the PDP Presidential Campaign Council. Multiple media reports late… Raymond Alegho Dokpesi Founder of DAAR Communication Raymond Dokpesi has been released by police in the United Kingdom on Monday. Dokpesi, a chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), is the founder of African Independent Television (AIT) and Raypower FM. He is the deputy director-general, technical and systems of the PDP Presidential Campaign Council. Multiple media reports late Sunday said Dokpesi was arrested in London. Dokpesi was reportedly picked up at London Heathrow Airport as he touched down from a connecting flight via Frankfurt on Sunday evening ahead of a meeting with PDP presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar. DAAR Communications, however, disclosed that Dokpesi has been released. “Dokpesi arrived via Frankfurt from Abuja on a Lufthansa airlines flight and was invited off the plane, before other passengers were disembarked,” DAAR Communications said in a statement. “Dokpesi was delayed at the airport for some hours before his passport was stamped and he was cleared by British Immigration officials for entry into the country.” It did not disclose the reason for the incident but explained that Dokpesi’s visit to the UK is connected to an invitation by the UK government to Atiku “to share perspectives on issues around the 2023 presidential elections.” “Chief Dokpesi wishes to thank all for their outpour of love, prayers and support following the news of the incident and to reassure that he is hale and hearty,” it said. Latest 17 mins ago The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has denied media reports that its Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar was flown to London, over health challenges. Sen. Dino Melaye, the spokesperson and Director, Public Affairs, PDP Presidential Campaign Management Committee, said this in a statement in Abuja. “Disregard the lies of unrepentant liars. Atiku is 100 per cent fit… 36 mins ago Ugandan police said Monday they have arrested a key suspect who went on the run after a deadly stampede at a New Year’s Eve party in the capital Kampala. Ten people, mainly children, were killed in a crush at the Freedom City mall as revellers pushed through a single exit to watch a midnight fireworks… 42 mins ago Founder of DAAR Communication Raymond Dokpesi has been released by police in the United Kingdom on Monday. Dokpesi, a chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), is the founder of African Independent Television (AIT) and Raypower FM. He is the deputy director-general, technical and systems of the PDP Presidential Campaign Council. Multiple media reports late… 1 hour ago The ancient town of Yola in Adamawa is full of activities as President Mammadu Buhari is expected to arrive the state for the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Buhari is expected to arrive the Yola Internatinal Airport by 10.30 a.m for the event on Monday.… 1 hour ago Presidential candidate of Labour Party Peter Obi said he will ‘bring out’ jailed agitators and insurgents for dialogue if he is elected Nigeria president in the 2023 general election. Obi, a former Anambra State governor and frontline presidential hopeful, stated this on Channels Television’s ‘The People’s Townhall’ on Sunday. The presidential candidate said he will…
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