Ex-militant leader says he is yet to receive court order

chika ebuzor

January 14, 2016 4:55 AM

Niger Delta ex-militants have warned the EFCC to leave their leader alone.

Mr. Government Ekpompolo.

Reports in the media that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has obtained a court order to arrest Tompolo aka Government Ekpemupolo, has been faulted by the Niger-Delta warlord himself.

Tompolo said there is no such order, because he has not seen any.

Speaking to The Cable News, a spokesman to the ex-militant leader, Paul Bebenibo, said “We have not seen the court summons, but there is no problem as long as the Nigerian judiciary is working.”

Tompolo and Patrick Akpobolokemi, former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), are being accused of N13b fraud by the EFCC.

You will recall that the anti-graft agency reportedly froze the bank accounts of Tompolo’s business interests, namely Mieka Divers Ltd and Global West Vessel Specialists Nigeria Ltd.

The ex-militant warlord reportedly refused to honour the invitation of the EFCC, saying that he will not receive a fair trial.

Meanwhile, Niger Delta ex-militants have warned the EFCC to leave their leader alone.

They also called on President Buhari to call EFCC to order, and advised the anti-graft agency to follow the rule of law.

chika ebuzor