The leadership of the PBAT Door To Door Movement, a pro-Bola Tinubu group, has said its Grand Patron, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, is not part of the call for the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. The group also dissociated Tompolo from a purported 21-day ultimatum issued to the Federal Government to release Kanu.

2027 Elections: Ijaw Youths Rally Behind Tompolo’s Endorsement of Tinubu

The Arogbo Ijaw Youths Stakeholders’ Forum in Ese-Odo Local Government Area of Ondo State has declared full support for High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, in his Door-to-Door campaign initiative aimed at ensuring President Bola Ahmed Tinubu secures a second term in 2027.

In a communiqué issued after their meeting in Agadagba-Obon, the forum praised Tompolo for what they described as his “pan-Niger Delta leadership”, commending him for integrating the Ijaw Nation into national politics and creating opportunities that directly benefit their people.

Tompolo has shown clear direction and leadership, which is why we unanimously support President Tinubu’s re-election bid to further advance the Renewed Hope Agenda, the communiqué read.

The youths urged Ijaw clans and kingdoms nationwide to align with Tompolo’s vision, pledging to actively mobilize grassroots support to deliver massive votes for Tinubu.

They also applauded the federal government for retaining Tantita Security Services Limited, noting that the company’s operations have boosted crude oil production and enhanced Nigeria’s energy security.

Additionally, the forum praised recent federal and state appointments, including Dr. Dennis Brutu Otuaro as Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Hon. D. I. Kekemeke as Chairman of the NIPOST Board, and two Arogbo Ijaw indigenes — Dr. Tob Loko and Hon. Lawrence Tibiebi Steven — in Ondo State’s cabinet and OSOPADEC board respectively.

Acknowledging the unique identity of the Arogbo Ijaw as a non-Yoruba-speaking community in Ondo State, the group also appreciated neighboring communities for supporting their political rise — especially in electing Rt. Hon. Donald Ojogo as the first Arogbo Ijaw representative at the National Assembly.

The forum concluded by pledging continued engagement in national development initiatives, while consolidating the political relevance of the Ijaw Nation ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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"If it was a young, powerless Nigerian, these shameless EFCC goats would abduct him at night, lock him up, and parade him like a trophy.

But with Tompolo? Suddenly, the EFCC boss finds his voice to say ‘fair hearing.’

EFCC: Animals in red waistcoats."

— #OurFavOnlineDoc


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Activist VDM slammed the EFCC's perceived double standards, reacting to a statement by the commission’s boss who said, “Nobody should condemn Tompolo for mere allegations.” VDM fired back, “But you arrest others with mere allegations! Shameless organisation.”