Dialogue ongoing between Fubara, Wike – Tompolo

Former MEND chief Excessive Chief Authorities Ekpemupolo, popularly referred to as Tompolo, has claimed that the suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara will return to his seat.

Tompolo was talking for the primary time virtually a month after a state of emergency was declared in Rivers State.

He made the remarks throughout his 54th birthday celebration on Saturday on the Aziza Temple in Gbaramatu Kingdom.

Tompolo additionally pledged his dedication to the Ijaw nation amid allegations of betrayal.

“Folks say I betrayed the Ijaw nation for not talking concerning the removing of Governor Fubara.

“However I can not betray the Ijaw folks — I’ve spent my total life combating for them,” he stated.

Tompolo additionally assured the folks of Rivers that Fubara would quickly return to workplace, revealing that dialogue is ongoing between Wike and Fubara to resolve their variations.

“I’ve sat on the throne of my father, and all that’s misplaced will probably be restored. The Ijaw folks won’t ever be conquered. If we select to go to battle, even the heavens will help us. I’ve by no means fought and misplaced a battle,” he stated with conviction.

He additionally expressed help for President Bola Tinubu, saying, “Allow us to proceed to help President Tinubu. He isn’t a foul individual, and he’ll convey good issues to the Ijaw Nation.”