RCCG ‘Pastor’ Enelamah’s Ally Resigns from DP World After Email Detailing ‘Best Sex’ with Paedophile Jeffrey Epstein
A senior executive at Dubai’s global ports giant, DP World has stepped down following renewed scrutiny triggered by the release of the Epstein files, which exposed thousands of email exchanges with the late financier.
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, an associate of former Nigerian minister Okey Enelamah, has resigned from his leadership position at DP World after correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein became public.
DP World confirmed the boardroom changes in a statement obtained by PulseNets, announcing the appointment of Essa Kazim as Chairman of the Board and Yuvraj Narayan as Chief Executive Officer — roles previously occupied by Mr. bin Sulayem.
The company stated that the new leadership structure supports its long-term sustainability strategy and strengthens its role in global supply chains.
Emails Released by U.S. Authorities
Documents made public by the U.S. Department of Justice revealed that Mr. bin Sulayem was mentioned thousands of times in correspondence with Epstein, who described him as a “close personal friend” and “one of his trusted friends.”
PulseNets learnt that in a 2015 email exchange, Mr. bin Sulayem described a sexual encounter as the “best sex I ever had” in communication sent directly to Epstein.
The disclosures have drawn sharp attention from institutional investors and governance observers, despite the fact that the records did not accuse Mr. bin Sulayem of criminal wrongdoing.
Investor Reaction
PulseNets reported that some major financial stakeholders sought clarification from the Dubai-based operator after the files surfaced.
Among them was La Caisse, which told CNBC in remarks obtained by PulseNets:
“It is important to distinguish the company, DP World, from the individual, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, who is the focus of the current situation.”
“On that point, we have made it clear to the company that we expect it to shed light on the situation and take the necessary actions.”
Nigeria Business Links
Mr. bin Sulayem previously pursued infrastructure investments in Nigeria, including a proposed deep seaport project in Badagry, Lagos.
In a June 2018 email, he wrote:
“Dear Jide, Jeffrey introduced us a while ago. We are very interested in Nigeria. The two locations available are Badagry and Lekki, we prefer Badagry because the infrastructure is better.”
The email was sent to Nigerian financier Jide Zeitlin, who had earlier exchanged correspondence with Okey Enelamah, a former Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment and a senior member of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
Mr. Enelamah has consistently maintained that he committed no wrongdoing in relation to the Epstein matter.
Governance Reset
Industry analysts who spoke to PulseNets said the leadership transition signals an effort by DP World to shield its corporate brand from prolonged reputational fallout as scrutiny intensifies.
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Notably, the company’s official statement announcing the appointments did not explicitly mention Mr. bin Sulayem’s departure, a detail observers interpret as part of a broader governance recalibration strategy.
DP World remains one of the Middle East’s most influential port operators, with significant global investments. However, restoring investor confidence is expected to dominate its immediate corporate agenda.
