On the 12th of April 2017, the ex-Niger Delta warlord, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, aka Tompolo, the Ibe-ebidouwei of Ijaw nation birthday was celebrated at the Okue-emi hotel, Warri, Delta state.Various personalities trooped in to celebrate him. Among the personalities were the Pere of Seinbiri kingdom, His Royal Majesty,Charles Ayemi-botu (JP),Prof. Benjamin Okaba,Chief (Prof.) G. G. Darah,Prof. Tosan blessing Harriman,Rt Hon. Julius G. Pondi,member representing Burutu Federal Constituency, Chief Favour Izoukumor, Commissioner Delta State Oil Producing Development Commission (DESOPADEC),Hon. George Ekpemupolo, Chairman, Warri South West Local Government Area,Barr. Eric Omare,President, Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Worldwide,Ambassador Preye Ekpebide,Gbaramatu Traditional Council of Chiefs and others.

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