Ex-Niger Delta militant leader, Tompolo, (High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo) is not dead as widely speculated.

Tompolo’s Media Adviser, Paul Bebenimibo disclosed this in a statement.

He said: “The attention of High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, has been drawn to an online report that one Tompolo was killed in Ogbia during the Peoples Democratic Party primaries for House of Reps and Senate.”

“For the avoidance of doubt, this story has nothing to do with High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo. He is hale, hearty, and doing well by God’s grace.”

“The general public should know that High Chief Government Ekpemupolo is a leader of the masses and will continue to speak for the masses.”

“He urges the general public to disregard the malicious online report of his death.”