The Management of DAAR Communications Plc, operators of AIT, RayPower and Faaji FM, has confirmed the arrest, in London, of the Group’s Founder, High Chief Raymond Dokpesi.

It however disclosed in a statement issued on Monday morning that Dokpesi, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was released after some hours and allowed into London.

The statement reads: “The founder of DAAR Communications Plc, High Chief Raymond Dokpesi (Ph.D), was released after an incident which saw him delayed on arrival at the London Heathrow airport on Sunday January 8, 2023.

“Dokpesi arrived via Frankfurt from Abuja on a Lufthansa airlines flight and was invited off the plane, before other passengers were disembarked.

“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.

“His visit to the United Kingdom is not unconnected to the invitation of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar by the British government to share perspectives on issues around the 2023 presidential elections.

“The media founder is the Deputy Director-General, Technical & Systems of the PDP Presidential Campaign Council. 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.”

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