Tompolo backs Tinubu for second term, says Fubara will return as Rivers gov

High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has declared his support for President Bola Tinubu to complete two constitutional terms in office, amounting to eight years, before a new leader is elected in 2031.

Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, the Ibe-Ebidouwei of Ijaw Nation and Grand Patron of the PBAT Door-2-Door Movement 2027, described Tinubu as a seasoned leader with the capacity to elevate Nigeria to greater heights.

“Tinubu is a good person. He has the experience to do everything and carry this country to a higher level,” Tompolo stated.

He stressed that Tinubu’s four-year mandate, along with the potential for re-election for another four years, should be respected, drawing parallels with former President Muhammadu Buhari’s eight-year administration.

“We don’t want anybody to cause problems. He should be allowed to complete his two constitutional terms, then we will vote for another person to take over in 2031,” he added.

Tompolo disclosed plans to embark on a nationwide campaign, including outreach to northern states, to rally support for Tinubu’s second-term bid.

“We will do our part, even go out of our boundary to the northern part of Nigeria to talk to our brothers and compatriots so that he will get a second tenure,” he said.

He further stated that traditional rulers across the region have endorsed Tinubu’s re-election bid, expressing optimism that widespread support would guarantee the president’s continued leadership.

Addressing concerns over potential unrest, Tompolo dismissed claims that any group held a “monopoly of violence,” calling on Nigerians to support Tinubu’s administration.

“We are appealing to everybody, and by the grace of God, everybody will support us,” he said.

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Turning to the political situation in Rivers State, Tompolo expressed optimism about the resolution of the rift between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, describing their relationship as that of “boy and oga” and predicting that the issues would soon be settled.

“The duly elected governor of Rivers State is coming back,” he affirmed, signalling Fubara’s return to office.

Tompolo added that he would soon travel to Abuja to meet with President Tinubu and Wike to help resolve the lingering political tensions.

“Our president is someone who has been protecting democracy for a very long time. There is no way he will truncate it,” he said, emphasising Tinubu’s commitment to democratic values.

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