Former MEND leader High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has claimed that the suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara will return to his seat.
Tompolo was speaking for the first time almost a month after a state of emergency was declared in Rivers State.
He made the remarks during his 54th birthday celebration on Saturday at the Aziza Temple in Gbaramatu Kingdom.
Tompolo also pledged his commitment to the Ijaw nation amid allegations of betrayal.
“People say I betrayed the Ijaw nation for not speaking about the removal of Governor Fubara.
“But I cannot betray the Ijaw people — I have spent my entire life fighting for them,” he said.
Tompolo also assured the people of Rivers that Fubara would soon return to office, revealing that dialogue is ongoing between Wike and Fubara to resolve their differences.
“I have sat on the throne of my father, and all that is lost will be restored. The Ijaw people will never be conquered. If we choose to go to war, even the heavens will support us. I have never fought and lost a battle,” he said with conviction.
He also expressed support for President Bola Tinubu, saying, “Let us continue to support President Tinubu. He is not a bad person, and he will bring good things to the Ijaw Nation.”
