By Oyero Abiodun Yakub
High Chief Raymond Dokpesi has been released by the United Kingdom Police following his arrest earlier reported here.
The DAAR Communications Limited founder was arrested yesterday at Heathrow Airport in London. It was reported that he was picked up from a Lufthansa airlines flight that arrived in the United Kingdom from Frankfurt.
In the early hours of Monday, the management of AIT in a statement announced that its founder, Raymond Dokpesi has been released, saying he was cleared by British Immigration officials for entry into the country.
The statement reads, “Dokpesi arrived via Frankfurt from Abuja on a Lufthansa airlines flight and was invited off the plane, before other passengers 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 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.”
