By Pondi Kestin

I have consistently restrained myself from responding to lies and unfounded comments made on the person of High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo aka Tompolo on his days in the creeks and afterwards. As responding to deliberately concocted lies is nothing but an attempt to give credence to counterfactual affirmations, hence the need to thread the part of silence – since silence in itself is the best response to a fool. However, the latest rumour on his acquisition of a private jet has become one lie too many.

Therefore, for the purpose of setting the records straight, I hereby state categorically that all such malicious rumours peddled in recent times on Tompolo owning oil blocks, mansions in Abuja and Lagos and overseas are false. These are lies deliberately made up and disseminated by criminal elements whose aim is to tarnish Tompolo’s personality. These are criminals whose ignoble exploits are currently affected by Tompolo’s efforts to support the government in ensuring peace and security in the Niger Delta region and in Nigeria at large.

Anyone who has the Niger Delta at heart and thinking critically how the multiplicity of problems bedeviling the inhabitants of the region could be tackled would have little or no time for such frivolities orchestrated by sponsored enemies of the region and her people.

The most recent attack on Tompolo’s person is an unfounded report titled: “The Opportunity Cost of Tompolo’s Private Jet” supposedly written by one Kikiowo Ileowo and published in an unpopular online blog which has assisted these rumour peddlers in the spread of falsehood across social media space. I wish to state unequivocally that: High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo aka Tompolo does not have a Bombardier Lear 60SE Jet or any jet for that matter.

The likes of Kikiowo Ileowo should know that jets (Bombardier or of other sorts) are yet to be accommodated anywhere in Tompolo’s scale of preference. If he had $13.3 million as alleged by the liar, he would gladly invest such money to uplift the poor, suffering and downtrodden in oil-bearing yet unnoticed communities of the Niger Delta through his foundation (Tompolo Foundation) rather than buy a jet. Tompolo knows just how far $13.3 million will go in ameliorating the suffering of his people in the Niger Delta region who have been ultimately forgotten by Governments in Nigeria and the multinationals engaged in the degradation of the region through their oil exploration activities.

This should serve as an outcry to journalists to desist from the lazy man’s approach to the noble profession of journalism. They should not sit in beer parlours to gather rumours for publication online/newspapers rather they should embrace investigative journalism and adhere to the ethics of balanced, fairness and objectivity.

Finally, I appreciate all those that have contacted the family and friends of Tompolo to ascertain the veracity of the rumours. Also, thanks to those who have taken time out of their tight schedule to comment online and otherwise against the phantom jet rumour and other lies.

Truth is sacred!

Thank you.

Pondi Kestin

http://saharareporters.com/article/tompolo%E2%80%99s-private-jet-and-other-lies

Good to hear from you!

I wonder! They said he bought jet, we didn't see pictures nothing nothing!


Abeg na how much from lagos to benue state? I won twavel.

Where are the LIARS-in-chief of NL (APC cockroaches)? Have they all fled? Or are they busy cooking another LIE?

Who do I believe?

These guys are pathological liars.Nothing that they say is the truth.They
should find a solution to Tinubu's parkinson desease instead of peddling
rumours.

idumuose: These guys are pathological liars.Nothing that they say is the truth.They
should find a solution to Tinubu's parkinson desease instead of peddling
rumours.

Does your moniker "idumuose" mean "people of God"?

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In what capacity is Mr. Ponzi offering this refutation? In his personal capacity; hired gun masquerading as an advocate of truth or as media aide to High Thief Government Tompolo

This write up does not disprove the private jet allegation, more like licking Tompolo's bum hole

take dat: In what capacity is Mr. Ponzi offering this refutation? In his personal capacity or as media aide to High Thief Government Tompolo

This write up does not disprove the private jet allegation, more like licking Tompolo's bum hole

why not show us pictures of the jet or shut up.

For one lie, you need another lie to cover it up. I am not fooled by all these rebuttals from devil empowered liars.

Next lie please!

solomon111: why not show us pictures of the jet or shut up.

You don vex I wasn't the one who made the allegation so why should I produce the pictures? We have no means of verifying the truth, both from the article of Kikiowo and this from Kestin. The onus is on Tompolo to sue the author of the article for defamation if his hands are clean.

take dat: In what capacity is Mr. Ponzi offering this refutation? In his personal capacity or as media aide to High Thief Government Tompolo

This write up does not disprove the private jet allegation, more like licking Tompolo's bum hole

As a Gej-must-remain-beyond-2015 advocate i guess, or why do you think APC is responsible and not PDP rebels?

Sincere 9gerian: Where are the LIARS-in-chief of NL (APC cockroaches)? Have they all fled? Or are they busy cooking another LIE?

sincerely u are losing it @sincere nigerian where in d post did they say it was apc that orchestrated the news. Secondly now u are posting from sahara reporters when next sahara reporters post something that is not favorable to u u will call it an APC media tool. U need to grow up and stop following UR GEJ blindly

The latest from the bag of tricks of APC dogs is to cook up LIES to score cheap political points and insist on it even after the TRUTH is out. When it was reported that Pastor Ayo Oristejafor acquired a private jet, the pastor admitted and explained that it was a gift. Likewise other business men and pastors that acquired private jets. So why should Tompolo deny he acquired one if truely he did? Its like accusing me of buying a new car when I did not. And I dont even have the right to deny the accusation because even if I do, the APC e-warriors would stick to their LIES.

Progressive liars

Sincere 9gerian: The latest from the bag of tricks of APC dogs is to cook up LIES to score cheap political points and insist on it even after the TRUTH is out. When it was reported that Pastor Ayo Oristejafor acquired a private jet, the pastor admitted and explained that it was a gift. Likewise other business men and pastors that acquired private jets. So why should Tompolo deny he acquired one if truely he did? Its like accusing me of buying a new car when I did not. And I dont even have the right to deny the accusation because even if I do, the APC e-warriors would stick to their LIES.

Considering the negative publicity that greeted Pastor Ayo's private jet gift, even though he never denied it. How much less Tompolo, a former militant who claim to be fighting the cause of his people who are mired in poverty and neglect, and was awarded a juicy contract running into billions of naira for surveillance of pipelines, and the large scale theft of crude oil. Even if he has a private jet, he will deny having it so as not to set tongues wagging and cast doubt over his agitation. You do not expect him to show to the world that he is only championing the cause of his pocket or to sully his reputation.

dem dey vandalize pipeline, crude oil dey miss, and a whistle blower claim say Tompolo buy jet and you expect him to admit? You go admit?

So u people are saying that if Tompolo has a private jet he will hide it inside his bedroom so that u can't get the picture to show us.

take dat: Considering the negative publicity that greeted Pastor Ayo's private jet gift, even though he never denied it. How much less Tompolo, a former militant who claim to be fighting the cause of his people who are mired in poverty and neglect, and was awarded a juicy contract running into billions of naira for surveillance of pipelines, and the large scale theft of crude oil. Even if he has a private jet, he will deny having it so as not to set tongues wagging and cast doubt over his agitation. You do not expect him to show to the world that he is only championing the cause of his pocket or to sully his reputation.

dem dey vandalize pipeline, crude oil dey miss, and a whistle blower claim say Tompolo buy jet and you expect him to admit? You go admit?

All these APC men know how to do is lie, lie and lie more.
They are the same people that concocted the gold phone story.

From lying for the Retardeen this failed doctor has downgraded himself to lying for an Ex-Militant who is responsible for the deaths of Many...

Well, if you tell lies to pay your bills then I'll say good luck to you...

From lying for the Retardeen this failed doctor has downgraded himself to lying for an Ex-Militant who is responsible for the death of Many...

Well, if you tell lies to pay your bills then I'll say good luck to you...

Standing5: As a Gej-must-remain-beyond-2015 advocate i guess, or why do you think APC is responsible and not PDP rebels?

@Sincere 9gerian, in one of your posts you claim that you do not support the PDP and that your allegiance is solely to GEJ. Why do you assume that commenters who critic GEJ must be APC members? This madness of fing£r pointing, taunting and whining is absolutely getting out of hand. I am quite sure that 95% of NL politics section commentators are not card carrying members of political parties. NL is a marketplace of diverse and differing opinions.

take dat: You don vex I wasn't the one who made the allegation so why should I produce the pictures? We have no means of verifying the truth, both from the article of Kikiowo and this from Kestin. The onus is on Tompolo to sue the author of the article for defamation if his hands are clean.

I don't understand, how does saying someone bought a jet translate to defamation of character, such that Tompolo would start hiring expensive lawyers to prove himself clean,
Again if you have have pictures or any other evidence, please refrain from uttering further rubbish.

take dat: Considering the negative publicity that greeted Pastor Ayo's private jet gift, even though he never denied it. How much less Tompolo, a former militant who claim to be fighting the cause of his people who are mired in poverty and neglect, and was awarded a juicy contract running into billions of naira for surveillance of pipelines, and the large scale theft of crude oil. Even if he has a private jet, he will deny having it so as not to set tongues wagging and cast doubt over his agitation. You do not expect him to show to the world that he is only championing the cause of his pocket or to sully his reputation.

dem dey vandalize pipeline, crude oil dey miss, and a whistle blower claim say Tompolo buy jet and you expect him to admit? You go admit?

He has said he doesn't own one, while those who have private jets admitted they have one. If you insists Tompolo has one because that's what will make Tinubu happy, then prove it. Even in the law courts, it is he who alleges that has to prove. You cannot insist I bought a new car when I did not. And if you must insist, then prove it. I called you and the people that cooked up the story LIARS because you cannot prove anything. You'r all shameless liars, hoping to convert Nigeria to Tinubus conquered territory.

DaLover:

I don't understand, how does saying someone bought a jet translate to defamation of character, such that Tompolo would start hiring expensive lawyers to prove himself clean,
Again if you have have pictures or any other evidence, please refrain from uttering further rubbish.

Unfortunately, through this refutation its obvious Tompolo's camp consider the news circulating about his so called private jet acquisition as not only concoction of lies but also maliciously cooked up to tarnish his reputation or defame him. Again, I insist that Mr. Kestin's bland refutation does not disprove the allegation. Can this rebuttal whitewash his image and bring an end to the so called lie(s)? Is Kestin, Tompolo's attorney? Nothing suggests that.

Sincere 9gerian:
He has said he doesn't own one, while those who have private jets admitted they have one. If you insists Tompolo has one because that's what will make Tinubu happy, then prove it. Even in the law courts, it is he who alleges that has to prove. You cannot insist I bought a new car when I did not. And if you must insist, then prove it. I called you and the people that cooked up the story LIARS because you cannot prove anything. You'r all shameless liars, hoping to convert Nigeria to Tinubus conquered territory.

Another pointless drivel. Remove the beam from your own eye before casting aspersions on others. Its an obvious truth that you are a notorious liar, a renowned one at that. Just because you are beholden to a certain politician does not mean others are also mendicants foraging for their daily bread or professional griots who sing to politicians for their supper. Quit this crude tactics of finger pointing and unprovoked attacks, these politicians don't give a damn about you. Concentrate more on life outside NL, life is too short my brother!

This is a no brainer, did you expect him to aknowledge it? I even taught i was going to see or read credible evidence to disprove this claim, at last it is just a simple and weak denial while the article "the opportunity cost of tompolo's private jet" went into details of all the contracts he has which enabled him purchase the jet. Idiotic criminal militant.

Yes! I saw it,he bought a bombardier jet but it was the toy type for children . Abeg remove my palm wine from freezer i go soon drink am!

Op that alwas critize saharareport now suddenly fell in love with any articles that comes from saharareport, what a change in life.

idumuose: These guys are pathological liars.Nothing that they say is the truth.They
should find a solution to Tinubu's parkinson desease instead of peddling
rumours.

hey man , what has Tinubu parkinson disease gat to do with ds news, again, do you know that sickness does not have respect for rich or poor. So next time post ideologically and pray that you too do not fall sick.

@thread. Sincere 9gerian and co,for your information,Pondi Keston is Tompolo's biological younger brother. I won't have expected him not to deny cos in a society like ours,it's an impossible thing to find anything wrong with the misdeeds of family members when they are in the corridor of power.