Ex-Militant Leader Tompolo Urges Anambra Voters to Back Tinubu’s 2027 Re-Election Bid

In a surprising move, former Niger Delta militant leader, Government Ekpemupulo, popularly known as Tompolo, has urged Anambra voters to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, according to a report by Punch Newspapers. The ex-militant leader, who has been vocal about his stance on political issues, made the appeal during a visit to Anambra State on Saturday, 13th November. Tompolo, who has been a critic of President Tinubu in the past, has now called on Anambra voters to reject ethnic considerations and vote for Tinubu in 2027. The reasons for this change of heart are not yet clear, but Tompolo’s call could have significant implications for Tinubu’s re-election bid, especially in the South-East region. This development comes as the 2027 general elections begin to take shape, with key political players positioning themselves for various offices. While Tompolo’s support for Tinubu may be seen as a strategic move, it is unclear how it will be received by other stakeholders in Anambra and the South-East region. It is also worth noting that this is the first time Tompolo has openly supported a presidential candidate, making his call a significant development in the 2027 political landscape.