High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has debunked reports circulating on social media claiming that he gave the Federal Government a 21-day ultimatum to release the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.
In a statement issued on Sunday by his media consultant, Dr Paul Bebenimibo, the Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) and Ibe-Ebidouwei of the Ijaw Nation described the publication as fake and the handiwork of detractors bent on tarnishing his image.
“We wish to state unequivocally and unambiguously that Tompolo did not author the said publication. High Chief Ekpemupolo has nothing to do with the issue of Nnamdi Kanu,” the statement read.
Dr Bebenimibo alleged that those behind the false claim were enemies seeking to discredit Tompolo because of his unwavering stance against illegal crude oil activities in the Niger Delta region.
“It is clearly the handiwork of Tompolo’s enemies, who are out there to pull him down because of his stand against illegal oil operations. These people have failed and will continue to fail, as he will not relent in his duty to eradicate oil theft in the region,” he added.
The statement further reassured President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Tompolo’s continued loyalty and support for the Renewed Hope agenda of his administration.
“We wish to reassure the Federal Government, led by our dynamic President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, that Tompolo is with him and will continue to support the Renewed Hope agenda of his government. Tompolo remains firm in his endorsement of Mr President for a second term and continues to work for its realisation,” Bebenimibo said.
He urged the Federal Government and the public to disregard the false report, insisting that Tompolo’s focus remains on safeguarding the nation’s oil assets and promoting peace in the Niger Delta.
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