Afam Victor Ogene, House of Representatives Member – Elect for Ogbaru Federal Constituency, Anambra state, has described the passing of popular media mogul and founder of the Africa Independent Television, AIT, and Raypower FM, High Chief Raymond Anthony Aleogho Dokpesi, as a big blow to the media industry and Nigeria’s democracy, both of which his innovation in the media industry helped to nurture and sustain.
The demise of Dr. Dokpesi, who pioneered the independent broadcast industry in Nigeria, by establishing both Raypower FM and AIT, was announced by his family on Monday, May 29, 2023.
Ogene, who is a former editor and also former Deputy Chairman, Media and Public Affairs Committee of the 7th House of Representatives, in a statement in Abuja, expressed his heartfelt condolences to the Dokpesi family and the management and staff of AIT and Raypower, adding that the late Dokpesi’s foresight and ingenuity, helped to shape democracy in Nigeria, as both media establishments offer unfettered access, opportunities and platform for both free speech and inclusivity in national discourse.