2027: Tompolo Mobilises Lagos for Tinubu, Pleads Against Repeat of 2023 Election Outcome
Sunday Ehigiator Leader of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement, Government Ekpemupolo, has urged the people of Lagos State to ensure that the outcome of the 2023 presidential election in the state
Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, is a former Niger Delta militant leader turned influential political and business figure who has backed President Bola Tinubu's political fortunes in the oil-rich region. His emergence as leader of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement signals an early grassroots mobilisation effort ahead of the 2027 presidential election, with Lagos State, Tinubu's home turf and traditional political base, singled out for special attention.
The reference to the "2023 outcome" points to the surprising result in Lagos during the last presidential election, where Tinubu's party failed to dominate as widely expected, with the Labour Party's Peter Obi making significant inroads in the state. That outcome has since become a recurring theme in pro-Tinubu mobilisation efforts, with his allies framing 2027 as an opportunity to reclaim unchallenged political control of Lagos. Both ThisDay and Leadership report the same core appeal from Tompolo, though neither outlet provides details on the movement's structure, funding, or how it intends to secure a different result this time.