By Samuel Ogude(Warri)
Following the rumours in some quarters that High Chief Government Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo, did a video to have hailed the outcome of the Presidential election which was concluded on the 25th February, 2023, which has trended in some online media, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo has said, there is nothing as such.
In a press statement signed by his media consultant, Dr. Paul Bebenimibo and made available to newsmen said, there is no truth in such reportage. According to the statement, High Chief Tompolo did not say anything on the outcome of the election neither he did any video to that effect. The statement added that High Chief Tompolo is not an enemy to any of the Presidential candidates neither the Governorship candidates for the elections saying, he is a friend to all. The statement therefore called on all and sundry to disregard such reports.
Part of the statement reads:”The attention of High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo has been drawn to an alleged viral video on the 2023 general election, where some online media quoted him to have hailed the outcome of the election. For the avoidance of doubt, Tompolo did not do any video of sort. Tompolo has not said anything on the outcome of the Presidential election. He is not an enemy to any of the Presidential candidates as well as the governorship candidates”
According to the statement, High Chief Tompolo has not asked anybody to use his name to campaign for any of the candidates and therefore asked the general public to beware of the such persons who are bent in smearing his hard earn image.
Part of the statement reads:”… He has not asked anyone to use his name to campaign for any of the candidates. The general public should beware of characters that are out there to smear his name”.