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Tompolo shuns Tinubu’s wish for low-key birthday, buys out frontpages of dailies
Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, bought
the frontpages of a slew of national newspapers to celebrate the 72nd birthday
of President Bola Tinubu, even though the celebrant had pleaded for a “low-key”
anniversary.
Tompolo is the chairperson of Tantita Security Services
Nigeria Limited, an oil pipeline surveillance firm that tackles crude oil theft
in the Niger Delta region.
Last Sunday, the presidency announced that Tinubu will not
celebrate his 72nd birthday on March 29 “in deference to the challenging times”
in the country.
The presidency said the president “does not want any of his
associates and numerous well-wishers across the country to organise any
celebratory event on his behalf or in his name”.