Former Militant leader, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo (AKA) Tompolo Saturday April 15 went spiritual with a call on Nigerians especially Politicians, traditional rulers and clergy to do what is right at all times as well as speak and stand by the truth.
Tompolo gave the charge while chatting with newsmen during the grand finale of the Amaseikumor annual festival 2023 held at Oporoza Community in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State.
According to him, “My message to everybody and Nigerians. Everybody should do the right thing. Be you politicians, traditional rulers ,pastors everybody should by the truth.”
Tompolo who joined his kinsmen in celebration of the Amaseikumor annual festival 2023 said the festival brings peace and development to Ijaw nation at large.
Chief Government was spotted acknowledging dignitaries as the masquerades made entry into the venue with cultural dance steps.
Tompolo greeted the Pere of Gbaramatu Kingdom,HRM. Oboro Gbaraun who was flanked by other kings from the Niger Delta region before he decorated the masquerades with naira notes.
As the annual Amaseikumor festival 2023 comes to an end,the Pere of Gbaramatu Kingdom,HRM. Oboro Gbaraun II conferred on a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief Michael Johnny with the “Agadiwei” title.
The revered monarch also conferred various titles on eight other persons in the Kingdom.
The colourful event held at the monarch’s palace in Oporoza Community headquarters of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State.
In his acceptance speech, Chief Michael Johnny who spoke on behalf of the new Chiefs promised that they will use their titles to attract more development to the people of Gbaramatu Kingdom.
Earlier, the Fiowei of the great Gbaramatu Kingdom, Chief Godspower Gbenekama said the titles are not that of the Pentecostal Church. He advised the male chiefs not to use the titles to cease and force women into marriages without their consent.
He warned that they shall be stripped of their titles if they do otherwise.
“You don’t use our traditional title to woe women. It’s an abomination if you do that. Don’t come and flaunt your riches here. Don’t use your title in the market places. If you do, the King will deal decisively with you.
“No title is hereditary. According to the rules and regulations of the Kingdom so that you’re not dealt with” he admonished”.
Meanwhile, Esaba Community defeated Oporoza Community 1-0 in a football match as part of activities marking the Amaseikumor festival. They were presented with a trophy at the event.
Highpoint of the event was a traditional wrestling competition.
