The Coalition of Niger Deltans for Equity and Justice has vowed to “vote massively” for President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections, stating that the President “means well for Nigeria.”
The group also urged Nigerians to support former Niger Delta freedom fighter, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, a.k.a. Tompolo, and his firm, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL), to sustain increased revenue for the nation.
The spokesman of the Coalition, Meshach Bebenimibo, in a statement made available to reporters in Warri, Delta State, over the weekend, noted that the Tinubu-led administration prioritizes the development of the Niger Delta.
He cited the recent assent to the bill establishing the Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko, and the administration’s support in the fight against oil theft.
Bebenimibo described those making false and defamatory statements about Tompolo and TSSNL as “parasites who are beneficiaries of illegal bunkering in the Niger Delta,” adding, “They are suffocating because Tantita has put an end to their illegal business in the Niger Delta region.”
He said the ploy by such unscrupulous elements is to undermine the enormous contributions made by Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited in stabilizing and increasing oil production output to astronomical heights beyond expectation.
Stating that Tantita’s operations had driven out oil thieves and stopped their illicit businesses, Prince Bebenimibo said the Coalition would continue to defend the firm, given its remarkable contributions to the region’s economic growth and increased oil production within a short period.
“We will not stand idly by while some unscrupulous elements attempt to tarnish the reputation of Tompolo and Tantita, which have done so much good for our region.
“Tantita Security Services has demonstrated exceptional commitment to securing our oil infrastructure, and we will continue to support and commend their efforts,” he said.
Bebenimibo stated that Tantita had created thousands of jobs for unemployed youths in the Niger Delta and beyond, adding that its corporate social services had benefited many host communities and even security agencies in the region.
“Tantita has empowered many youths, women, and the elderly in the Niger Delta. We urge everyone to support Tompolo and Tantita in the fight against oil bunkering and in boosting our oil production so that the federal government can carry out more infrastructural development and enhance the revenue of our great nation, which depends largely on crude oil.
“We declare our unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Come 2027, we will vote massively for the APC-led administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who means well for Nigeria.
“We also appreciate the President for signing into law the Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko,” Bebenimibo said.
