Ibadan-born Chief Raymond Dokpesi, who was active in the media, lived from October 25, 1951, until May 29, 2023. In a family with six sisters, his parents were from Agenebode, in the Edo state. He established Africa Independent Television (AIT), a Nigerian television network, through his company DAAR Communications, which he used to get into the country’s media market. At the 2015 People’s Democratic Party national conference, he served as the head of the organizing committee. He was still in court for his corruption trial as of March 2020.
Dokpesi passed away from COVID-19 in May of 2020. Soon after breaking his Ramadan fast in 2023, he experienced a stroke, and on May 29, 2023, he passed away. Alhaji Bamaga Tukur, a general manager of the Nigerian Ports Authority, hired Dr. Raymond Dokpesi to be his personal assistant.
Raymond Dokpesi Net Worth At Death
The estimated value of Raymond Dokpesi’s estate ranged from $5 million to $10 million. In 2017, Raymond Dokpesi ran for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP)’s national chairmanship. Despite stiff opposition, Uche Secondus ultimately prevailed in the contest. Dokpesi’s entry into politics shows his dedication to leadership at the federal level and his desire to have a positive impact on Nigeria’s political system.