– High chief Government Ekpemupolo Tompolo has just turned 46
– The ex-militant warlord’s birthday has been celebrated in the Niger Delta
– A lecture was held in honour of the former militant leader
– The festivities are going on, even while the ex-militant chief remains a fugitive
A huge celebration has been held in honour of ex-militant warlord, High chief Government Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo.
The celebrations are to mark the 46th birthday of the former militant leader.
Tompolo who has been in the bad books of the Nigerian government and has since been declared a wanted man was born April 12, 1971 46th birthday of militant chief.s
Niger Delta Security Watch Organization has demanded that all charges against Government Tompolo, be dropped by the federal government. Photo: Daily post
ZENITHBLOG.com had earlier reported that a violent end had marred the 46th birthday lecture of ex-militant leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo.
The lecture which held on Wednesday, April 12, came to an abrupt end, following a clash between factional groups of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC).
Various Ijaw interest groups and some of Tompolo’s associates had put the lecture together to celebrate the life of the former militant leader who went into hiding since 2015 and invited eminent personalities, including renowned professor of English Literature, Professor Godini Darah, to discuss peace in the Niger Delta.
Celebrities from all works of life were a part of the 46th birthday celebration in honour of Government Tompolo
Ahead of birthday celebrations for High Chief Oweizide Government Ekpemupolo , Niger Delta Security Watch Organization, called on the Federal Government to withdraw all charges against the ex-militant leader.
The group which made the demand on Wednesday, April 12, said dropping the charges will be in the best interest of justice in Nigeria.
Barr Dickson Bekederemo says the history of the Niger Delta cannot be written without Tompolo’s name being mentioned as one who fought for justice and peace. Photo: Daily Post
According to Daily Post, the president of the organization, Barr Dickson Bekederemo made the call as part of activities marking the 46th birthday bash of Tompolo held at Okuemi hotel in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta state.
While noting that Tompolo is innocent of all the charges leveled against him by the Federal Government with the efforts of some perceived enemies of the Niger Delta, Bekederemo stated that Tompolo fought for the interest of the impoverished and marginalized Niger Delta people.
See how Niger Delta celebrated the 46th birthday of ex-militant warlord, Government Tompolo
Bekederemo noted that Tompolo has worked for the security and unity of Nigeria since he embraced and accepted Amnesty with peace.
According to him, “he ensured that pipelines were protected. He assured Hausa people that nobody will attack them should Jonathan lose election and it was so.
“I want to appeal, whatever charges the Federal Government has filed against Tompolo, in the interest of justice should be withdrawn.”
See how Niger Delta celebrated the 46th birthday of ex-militant warlord, Government Tompolo
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See how Niger Delta celebrated the 46th birthday of ex-militant warlord, Government Tompolo
Factions of the Ijaw Youths Council (IYC), are said to have clashed at a lecture to commemorate the 46th birthday celebration of Government Tompolo
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See how Niger Delta celebrated the 46th birthday of ex-militant warlord, Government Tompolo
See how Niger Delta celebrated the 46th birthday of ex-militant warlord, Government Tompolo
See how Niger Delta celebrated the 46th birthday of ex-militant warlord, Government Tompolo
Factions of the Ijaw Youths Council (IYC), are said to have clashed at a lecture to commemorate the 46th birthday celebration of Government Tompolo
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