The founder of Tantita Security Services Limited, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, also known as Tompolo, along with the Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HOSTCOM), has declared support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.
The endorsement was announced on Monday at a press conference in Abuja by HOSTCOM National President, Dr. Benjamin Tamaranebi, alongside Tompolo’s loyalists.
Among those present were Chief Ese Omafuakpo, Chairman of Traditional Rulers of the South-South; Chief Obong Udo, Chairman of the Council of Chiefs; and Timi Alale, Adua Tein 1 of Ijaw Izonbe.
Speaking at the event, Tamaranebi stated that Niger Delta stakeholders unanimously backed Tinubu’s second term, citing his leadership in tackling key national challenges. He emphasized that Tinubu has demonstrated the capability to lead Nigeria out of economic difficulties.
Declaring “No vacancy in Aso Rock,” Tamaranebi credited Tinubu for ending oil theft and pipeline vandalism—issues that had crippled Nigeria’s economy for decades. He also highlighted the revival of the oil and gas sector under Tinubu’s administration, calling it a major turnaround for the industry.
He said, “We, leaders and indigenes of the Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas in collaboration with our grand patron, High Chief (Dr) Government Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo, are fully endorsing and committed to supporting Asiwaju Bola Tinubu for re-election in 2027.
“We took this position after a thorough evaluation of Tinubu’s performance in less than two years of his first term and in obedience of clearly unambiguous directives of our patron, Ekpemupolo, who also scored “Mr President high in human development Indices, especially as they favoured the Niger Delta region and believed our President should remain in office till 2031 to enable him to conclude ongoing development initiatives across the six geopolitical zones of the country.
“The Tinubu administration is not just fixing the present; it is building the future.
“Alongside Tompolo, we endorse Tinubu for 2027. Our reason is simple: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has delivered. He has steadied the ship. He has empowered local communities and needs more time to finish what he started. Politics is about choices.”
According to him, no leader can build the future in four years, hence the need for continuity.
Similarly, Tamaranebi appealed to the President to ensure the political crisis in Rivers State is resolved amicably following the proclamation of emergency rule in the state.
“We want to seize this opportunity to appeal and beg Mr. President, as the father of the nation, to use his good offices to ensure an amicable resolution of the political imbroglio, which has engulfed River State. We urge Mr. President to prevail on the warring groups in Rivers State to sheathe their swords and embrace peace in the interest of the people.
“We know and trust that Mr. President has the capacity to restore peace and sanity in the crisis-torn state. We are convinced beyond a reasonable doubt that even his detractors are now better informed as he has silenced them and changed the landscape of our beloved country for good,” he added.
