Dokpesi Regains Freedom After Delay At London Airport

DAAR Communications Chairman, Raymond Dokpesi has been freed by authorities at the London Heathrow airport, United Kingdom.

The Deputy Director-General, Technical and Systems of the Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Campaign Council was arrested by the police on Sunday.

He was onboard a Lufthansa Flight LH916 from Frankfurt to London where he was picked up at Terminal 2 of Heathrow Airport.

However, the management of his company, in a statement released on Monday morning said the PDP member has regained his freedom.

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The statement reads, “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 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.”