Amid
speculations that President Goodluck Jonathan might pick media mogul, Chief
Raymond Dokpesi, to succeed his former Chief of Staff, Chief Mike Ogiadomhe,
who resigned on Monday, Ijaw leader, Chief Edwin Clark, has advised
the president against it.
He said
Dokpesi, Chairman of DAAR Communications, owners of African Independent
Television (AIT) and Ray Power Radio, was not a suitable choice as
Jonathan’s chief of staff because of his alleged treacherous character.
His
opposition to the consideration of Dokpesi as the next chief of staff to the
president came in the wake of wild jubilation in Fugar, the
administrative headquarters of Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo
State, following the resignation of Ogiadomhe.
Clark, at a
press conference in Kiagbodo, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State
yesterday, said he was opposed to Dokpesi being picked to replace Ogiadomhe.
He also
accused Dokpesi of working closely with certain political opponents of Jonathan
in the past, saying he could not have had such a sudden integrity somersault to
be entrusted with the position.
“It is being
rumoured that since the resignation of Chief Mike Ogiadomhe as chief of staff
(to the president), the name of Raymond Dokpesi has appeared in many newspapers
as a likely replacement for Ogiadomhe as chief of staff,” he added.
He described
Dokpesi as being unfit and an improper person to succeed Ogiadomhe.
He added: “I am aware of the fact that Chief Raymond Dokpesi has been a regular caller at the presidency for some time now, without showing any sense of remorse and during his aggressive and notorious activities against President Jonathan between 2010 and 2011, particularly when he was the Campaign Director-General of President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida.
He added: “I am aware of the fact that Chief Raymond Dokpesi has been a regular caller at the presidency for some time now, without showing any sense of remorse and during his aggressive and notorious activities against President Jonathan between 2010 and 2011, particularly when he was the Campaign Director-General of President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida.
“We later
discovered that the grievances Chief Raymond Dokpesi had against Mr.
President at the time was that the federal government refused to pay him the
sum of N7 billion, after the U-17 World Cup competition in Abuja. We observed
that shamefully, he found himself into the presidential campaign team when
Babangida, Atiku Abubakar, General Ibrahim Gusau and Dr. Bukola Saraki among
others, failed in their bid to stop President Jonathan’s re-election.
“I want to state categorically that Dokpesi is
not fit and proper person to replace Ogiadomhe in all aspects, having regard to
his antecedent. Therefore, I wish to warn that those who are championing the
cause or lobbying for him should put Nigeria first,” he said.
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Who is dis stupid,evil old man called Clarke,what is his business wit someone been appointed in his father's land in a public office,everybody knew Dokpesi to have contributed a lot into dis country over d years compare to dis noisy Clarke that go around nd attack people far better than him nd that have contributed to dis country positively,dis is d same stupid old man that attacked Chief Olusegun Obasanjo nd voice of d masses nd fighter for democracy Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu;these are people of integrity who have contributed to dis country in many ways,Clarke should tell us how he has contributed into his dis country nd at what capacity
ReplyDeleteHmmm, u'll one day bcom old man, pa edwin clack mean well for Gej nd I recolect wht he is saying is tru
DeleteRaph pray 4 forgivenness 4rm God so dat u won't die young, is a pity dat u r a loose man u open ur mouth where u r nt supos
Deletei thought as much cos am not foolish like rap-el not to remember yesterdays.
ReplyDeleteRaphael, am afraid u may not reach old age in your life.
ReplyDeleteChief clark is stupid n have no memory,in politics there is no permanent friend n permanent Enemies,besides Dokpesi is going there to serve humanity as he will always do,unlike clark who is a tribalist n regional.clark is very stupid
ReplyDeleteAnonymous 10:02 , you a sentimental idiot . When you talk about integrity in Nigeria, who is Clark? This is a man who sees Jonathan presidency as a right of the Ijaw man. He is the biggest problem of the president. He is enjoying from Jonathan's looting but they will rust in jail when the time comes . In terms of contribution to national building , Dopesi is far more important than Clark . Ask Clark if he executed the contracts that Ibori gave to him. Am from Delta for your information , so I know what am talking about.
ReplyDeleteAnonymous 10:02 , you a sentimental idiot . When you talk about integrity in Nigeria, who is Clark? This is a man who sees Jonathan presidency as a right of the Ijaw man. He is the biggest problem of the president. He is enjoying from Jonathan's looting but they will rust in jail when the time comes . In terms of contribution to national building , Dopesi is far more important than Clark . Ask Clark if he executed the contracts that Ibori gave to him. Am from Delta for your information , so I know what am talking about.
ReplyDeleteplease lets learn to respect our elders. there are better words and phrase to be used.
ReplyDeletei quite agree with the fact that there are no permanent friends and enemies in politics but that does not mean one should walk into the ocean with his eyes wide open.
Dopesi has not shown any sign of remorse in his previous act against Jonathan.
jONATHAN should learn to chew with caution
This is common sense, it is the type of advice and word of wisdom a father will give to a son and besides this Dokpesi man who is averse to paying his workers salary as and when due; is that the man they want to make chief of staff?
ReplyDeleteI dnt really like d way chief clark hits on prominent pple but i think daar boss, chief dokpesi has neva been in alliance wit d president neither does his media outfit regard him. I hav been watching ait 4 som time now and i knw dat dey hardly report any news concirning d president except negative news. Their jingles does nt reflect incubent president except past. D president shud b wise.
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