Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has mourned the passing of the Founder of DAAR Communications, Chief Raymond Dokpesi, describing him as the pioneer of private broadcast media in Nigeria. 

In a statement, the governor said Chief Dopkesi was an illustrious son of Edo State, who recorded indelible achievements that marked him out as one of Nigeria’s most impactful media executives.

According to him, the Ezomo of Weppa-Wanno, Chief Dokpesi was an outstanding businessman, a media mogul, and a formidable Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with a knack for excellence and unwavering spirit of enterprise.

He commiserated with the Dokpesi family, the good people of Weppa-Wanno, the Board and management of Daar Communications as well as friends and associates.