Tompolo Dismisses Death Rumour

Former Niger Delta militant leader, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo a.k.a Tompolo, has dismissed claims that he was shot dead in Bayelsa during a primary election.

A recent report said the former militant was killed during the Peoples Democratic Party House of Representatives primary election in Bayelsa.

Tompolo, through a statement signed by his Media Adviser, Paul Bebenimibo, said he is doing well.

Describing the reports as malicious, the former militant leader urged Nigerians to disregard such.

The statement reads, “The attention of High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, has been drawn to an online report that one Tompolo was killed in Ogbia during the Peoples Democratic Party primaries for House of Reps and Senate.

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“For the avoidance of doubt, this story has nothing to do with High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo. He is hale, hearty, and doing well by God’s grace.

“The general public should know that High Chief Government Ekpemupolo is a leader of the masses and will continue to speak for the masses.

“He urges the general public to disregard the malicious online report of his death.”