Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo , popularly known as Tompolo , is a prominent figure in Nigeria's Niger Delta region. Born on April 12, 1971, in Okerenkoko, Delta State, he rose to prominence as a leader of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) , a group advocating for the rights and development of the Niger Delta people. 💣 The Rise of Tompolo : From Activist to Militant Leader Tompolo's activism began in the early 1990s when he joined the Ijaw Youth Council , striving for the betterment of the Niger Delta region. Dissatisfied with the pace of progress, he became a key figure in MEND, leading armed resistance against what was perceived as the exploitation of the region's resources by the federal government and multinational oil companies. Under his leadership, MEND carried out attacks on oil installations, significantly impacting Nigeria's oil production and drawing international attention to the region's plight. 🛢️ Controversies and Leg...