Tompolo, also known as High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, celebrated his 54th birthday in style on April 12, 2025, and made headlines with his vehement political remarks concerning Rivers State crisis.
Speaking at the gathering, the former militant leader and Niger Delta activist delivered a severe warning to political rivals, saying, “If you try Bayelsa State, you will suffer.”
Additionally, he stated his unwavering support for Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, saying that their son will return and take the throne in Rivers State.
A widely shared photo from Port Harcourt Socials of the celebration featured Tompolo speaking to a crowd while a backdrop shows, “Father Ibemo-Wonwei, Ibemo-Ire Opufere, Aziza Pere, King of the World.”
The Ijaw people, who make up the majority of Bayelsa’s population, hold him in high regard, as evidenced by this.
The Ijaw have a rich cultural history that includes customs based on farming, fishing, and maritime trade. They are well-known for their historical journey through the Niger Delta.
Tompolo’s remarks coincided with increased political unrest in the Niger Delta, which produces 30–40% of Nigeria’s oil as of 2015 and is vital to Nigeria’s economy.
The fact that Fubara recently moved to Bayelsa after President Bola Tinubu imposed a state of emergency in Rivers State in March 2025 highlights the continuous struggle for power between Fubara and Nyesom Wike, his predecessor.
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