Former commander of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo,also known as Tompolo, has reacted to the emergence of Gen. Muhammudu Buhari as president-elect of the federation.
Tompolo
According to the Vanguard the former militant called for calm and order after the outcome of the Presidential and National Assembly elections held at the weekend.
Tompolo made the call Thursday, in Warri in a statement by his spokesman, Comrade Paul Bebenimibo.
Tompolo used the medium to congratulate Nigerians, especially the South East and the South South people for their support for President Jonathan election.
“I want to appeal to all our people to be orderly, calm and embrace peace. The will of the people is sacrosanct and the existing peace be maintained.
“I believe that nothing can happen if God does not approve of it. Peace is a prerequisite for national development. People should remain calm also during the governorship election.” Tompolo added.
Another popular militant, Asari Dokubo rather than calm for calm, issued a new threat after previously promising unleash violence on the country if the incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan failed in election.
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