Tompolo (Real Name: Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, Born: 12 April 1971) is a Nigerian former militant commander of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) and the chief priest of the Niger-Deltan god of war known as the Egbesu deity. He is best known as one of the commanders of MEND and although his net worth is not known, it is believed to run into millions.
In contemporary Nigerian society today, a mere mention of the name Tompolo could spark off trembling fears to many who have never known or heard about the Niger Delta ex-militant and warlord. Tompolo needs no further introduction among those who witnessed and survived the era of the dreadful face-off between the government and militants.
The said battle that followed the agitation of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) is what made the name Tompolo very famous. He has remained one of the most influential, richest, and fearless, former commanders of the militant group.
Tompolo rose to prominence during his reign as a leader following the long and fierce war with the Nigerian government in the Niger Delta. He was ever ready to lay down his life fighting for the emancipation of his people in the entire oil-rich South-South region of the country. This is why despite the havoc wreaked during the dreadful era of the horrifying battle for relevance, he is loved and revered by the people of the Niger Delta. With an enormous influence, Tompolo’s net worth is estimated to be in billions of naira.
Profile Summary of Tompolo
- Full Name: Government Oweizide Ekpemupole
- Nickname: Tompolo
- Date of Birth: 12th April 1971
- Place of Birth: Warri, Delta
- Age: 52 years old
- State of Origin: Delta
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Occupation: An ex-militant, Activist and Businessman
- Net Worth: Unspecified
- Parents: Thomas Ekpemupole and Sologha
Tompolo Was Born And Raised In Delta State
Government Oweizide Ekpemupole was born on April 12, 1971, into the Okerenoko Royal Family in the Gbaramatu Traditional Kingdom. He is from Warri South LGA of Delta State, Nigeria. Tompolo happens to be the fifth and only male child among his late mother’s seven children. His father, Late Chief Thomas Expemupole, was a polygamous man as he married five wives with Tompolo’s mother Sologha being the oldest.
The militant was raised along with his siblings by his parents. He had quite a harsh and difficult childhood experience due to the impoverished situation that ravished his environment while growing up. Tompolo attended Okepopo Primary School in Warri for his basic education. The ex-warlord is said to be a traditionalist, and also the chief priest of the Egbesu deity, revered as the Niger-Delta god of war.
