Chief Dan Osi Orbih, the National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (South-South), on Monday, led a delegation of prominent of PDP chieftains, to commiserate with the family members of the late founder of DAAR Communications Group, Chief Raymond Aleogho Dokpesi.
Dokpesi passed at the age of 71 on Monday, May 29, 2023 from injuries sustained when he fell off his treadmill during a routine exercise.
On the delegation were Dr Mike Onolememen, the former Minister of Works and the Adolor of Uromi Kingdom; Hon. Chief Joe Edionwele, the member representing Esan Central/Esan West/Igueben federal constituency in the House of Representatives; Hon. Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama, representing Oredo federal constituency in the House of Representatives; Fred Attah, PDP national officer Akoko-Edo; Comrade Dele Elempe and other PDP leaders from the South-South.
Orbih expressed his condolences, describing Dokpesi as a remarkable individual who dedicated himself to the affairs of the party.
He said that the late Dokpesi’s commitment to the affairs of the party and Nigeria as a whole was writ large, even as he prayed to God to grant his soul eternal repose.
Orbih recalled how he ensured that Dokpesi became a member of the PDP Board of Trustees.
He said: “He had always given to the party without asking for any position but when he showed interest in being a member of the BoT, I did so much to see that he got the seat because that was the least we could give to a man who had given much more for the party.”
Hon. Chief Joe Edionwele shared his personal experiences with Chief Dokpesi and acknowledged the tremendous impact he had on him, the party, and Nigeria as a whole.
He encouraged the rest of the family to follow in the footsteps of the late Raymond Dokpesi.
Hon. Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama shared the position of others in his remarks, maintaining that Chief Dokpesi’s demise was a significant loss to the country.
He offered prayers for the acceptance of his soul, forgiveness of his sins, and eternal rest.
Dr Mike Onolememen described Chief Dokpesi as a multitalented individual and a true asset to Nigeria, who gave a voice to the Nigerian populace by being the first private investor in broadcasting.
Onolememen highlighted the many contributions of the late Chief Dokpesi to the progress of Nigeria and celebrated his remarkable life, saying he has left a lasting legacy behind.
Dr Onolememen prayed that God would receive his soul; and requested comfort for the bereaved family.
