Moni defends Tompolo, warns mischief makers to stop malicious attacks, petitions

By Peters Monday, Abuja

Chief Ebis Moni, the Sukereowei of the Operomor Kingdom, has strongly condemned the recent verbal attacks and alleged petitions purportedly filed to defame High Chief Government Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo by one disgruntled Jude Gbaboyor.

This condemnation was contained in a statement signed and issued by himself which a copy was made available to newsmen in Warri, Delta State.

Congress learnt that these unfortunate attacks had sparked widespread concern and outrage among the Niger Delta leaders and stakeholders.

Chief Moni emphasised the need for peace and stability in the region, urging those responsible for the defamation and blackmails against Tompolo and Dr Dennis Brutu Otuaro, the administrator of the presidential Amnesty Programme to cease their unguided publications and defamation.

According to Moni, Tompolo’s singular effort in restoring peace in Niger Delta and influencing development to the region can’t be overemphasised.

He maintained that at a time the Niger Delta waterways were overwhelmed with pirates, and it made it so difficult to access the waterways as issues of kidnapping and sea piracy were prevalent, citing that Tompolo’s voluntary efforts against such criminal activities finally restored sanity to the entire waterways in the region.

While speaking further, he said all allegations purportedly filed against Tompolo by one alleged wandering and sick Jude Gbaboyor in his petition were false and malicious, adding that it should be disregarded.

While appealing to stakeholders to call Gbaboyor to order, Moni said the so-called Gbaboyor is an attention seeker, noting that his antics to intimidate and cow political office holders for personal gains were uncovered.

Moni further demanded for an end to blackmails and attacks on the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr Dennis Brutu Otuaro by enemies of Niger Delta region.

Moni also stressed that Chief Engr Kestin Pondi, MD Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited had done enough as well to sustain the existing peace in the Niger Delta region, citing his devotion and determination to empower Niger Delta youths, women and others can’t be overemphasised.

He maintained that Jude Gbaboyor attacks on Chief Pondi are mischievous, barbaric and malicious, adding that spreading such defamatory publication and remarks about a man who had contributed meaningfully to Ijaw nation and Niger Delta is condemnable.

Moni noted, that Chief Matthew Tonlagha is a gift to the Ijaw nation and Niger Delta region. He deserved commendation for contributing to the peace process of Niger Delta.

The traditional chief, emphasised that only mischievous people like Jude Gbaboyor can talk ill about Matthew Tonlagha following the enormous development he is attracting to the Ijaw nation.