Tinubu’s Re-Election Bid in 2027 Gets Endorsement from Tompolo, HOSTCOM

The Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HOSTCOM) have thrown their weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. This endorsement is a testament to the President’s outstanding performance in office, particularly in the areas of economic recovery, security, and infrastructure development.

HOSTCOM’s endorsement of President Tinubu is also backed by their Grand Patron, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo), who has scored the President high in human development indices, particularly in the Niger Delta region.

According to the leaders of HOSTCOM at a World Press Conference in Abuja on Monday, President Tinubu has delivered on his promises, steadying the ship and empowering local communities. His strategic policies and bold reforms have set Nigeria on a path to prosperity, and it is imperative that these gains are consolidated rather than disrupted.

HOSTCOM cited several achievements of the Tinubu administration, including:

 Reduction of oil theft and pipeline vandalism to historic lows, Increase in crude oil production from 600,000 barrels per day to 1.8 million, Improvement in national security, particularly in the Niger Delta Region, infrastructural development, including the construction of major highways and the operationalization of the Dangote Refinery, Creation of jobs through micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and the tech sector as well as the Signing into law of the bill for the establishment of the South-South Development Commission.

HOSTCOM wrote thus;

WHY NIGERIA NEEDS TINUBU IN 2027: CONTINUITY FOR PROGRESS – HOSTCOM 

*THE ROLES OF OUR GRAND PATRON, HIGH CHIEF (DR.) GOVERNMENT OWEIZIDE EKPEMUPOLO, ALIAS TOMPOLO, IBE-EBIDOUWEI OF IJAW NATION AND CHAIRMAN, TANTITA SECURITY SERVICES NIGERIA LIMITED (TSSNL) 

As Nigeria continues its journey towards economic recovery, stability, and growth, it is clear that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership has been a turning point for the nation.

His strategic policies and bold reforms have set Nigeria on a path to prosperity, and it is imperative that we consolidate these gains rather than disrupt the progress made so far.

Now and then, a leader emerges, who understands the pulse of the people, feels their struggles, and dares to change the course of history. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, is that leader.  

The weight of expectations was heavy when he assumed office. Nigeria was at a crossroads- Crude Oil production dwindled, debt servicing consumed nearly all revenue. The naysayers scoffed: They said he couldn’t last 6 months.

But they were wrong. With the audacity of a man, who has walked this path before, President Tinubu rolled up his sleeves and got to work. 

In nearly two years, the results speak for themselves. 

As a follow up to the foregoing, we, LEADERS AND INDIGENES of the HOST COMMUNITIES OF NIGERIA PRODUCING OIL AND GAS (HOSTCOM), in collaboration with our GRAND PATRON, HIGH CHIEF (DR.). GOVERNMENT OWEIZIDE EKPEMUPOLO, ALIAS TOMPOLO, IBE-EBIDOUWEI OF IJAW NATION AND CHAIRMAN, TANTITA SECURITY SERVICES NIGERIA LIMITED (TSSNL) ARE FULLY ENDORSING AND COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING ASIWAJU BOLA AMHED TINUBU FOR RE-ELECTION IN 2027.

We took this position after a thorough evaluation and critical appraisal of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s performance in less than 2 years of his first term and in obedience of clearly unambiguous directives of our GRAND PATRON, High Chief (DR.) Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, who also scored Mr. President high in human development

Indices, especially as they favoured the Niger Delta region, nay the host communities producing oil and gas, and believed that our President should remain in office till 2031 to enable him to conclude all ongoing development initiatives of his administration across the six geopolitical zones of the country.

 WHY TINUBU DESERVES 2027: A CASE FOR CONTINUITY

*SECURING THE FUTURE OF OIL PRODUCING COMMUNITIES

For decades, oil theft and pipeline vandalism have crippled Nigeria’s economy. The twin cancerous maladies also destroyed the normal life of our people. President Tinubu, through his strategic partnerships with Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) and other security agencies, has reduced oil theft to historic lows.

The oil and gas sector—long left for dead—has staged a stunning comeback. Crude oil production has jumped from a shameful 600,000 barrels per day to a respectable 1.8 million. Nigeria is earning its rightful place in the global oil market for the first time in years.

But perhaps the most significant win has been on security, particularly in the oil-producing Niger Delta. For years, crude oil theft was an open secret, a cartel-driven industry that drained the nation’s lifeblood. Tinubu took the fight to them.

Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) and other state-backed initiatives put the thieves on notice. Pipelines that once bled crude to illicit refineries now serve the nation. The Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), long a paper tiger, is finally delivering tangible benefits to host communities.

Billions of naira are now flowing into community trusts, to be channelled into provision of local projects—schools, hospitals, and water schemes and these projects are springing up in about 200 locations in Niger Delta. 

A region once known for restiveness is finding stability.

But stability needs time. It needs continuity. A change in leadership now would be a return to uncertainty, a needless gamble with a winning hand.

Operation light up Niger Delta is currently taking off darkness in Niger Delta through NDDC and is effective today. 

*The refining revolution has begun. The Dangote Refinery, now operational, in strategic synergy alongside Port Harcourt and Warri Refineries are all refining and taking away over dependency on importation of refined Petroleum Products. With the new leaves of Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), under the able and competent leadership of its Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Mallam Mele Kyari, Hon. Minister of State (Oil) Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri is poised to end decades of dependency on petroleum imports. The deal is clear: refine locally, save forex, and strengthen the naira. 

Critics talk about inflation. They point to hardship. But they forget that change is painful. The old wasteful subsidy regime is gone. The exchange rate is finally finding its value. These reforms are not just necessary, they are overdue.

 *Revenue has more than doubled, hitting over N9.1 trillion. The days of borrowing to pay salaries are fading into history. Debt servicing, once a back-breaking 97% of national income, is now 68% and declining.

*Beyond oil, Tinubu’s infrastructural vision is taking shape. The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is no longer a campaign promise—it is breaking ground. The Sokoto-Badagry Highway will link the North to the Southwest in ways never imagined. Long abandoned roads, including the East/West Highway, Benin/Warri Highway, Asaba/Benin and Abuja/Benin/Highway, among others are being constructed and rehabilitated. Just last week, Mr. President officially flagged off the construction of the 17.55 kilometres access road to the Second Niger Bridge, linking Anambra and Delta States.

*The Tinubu administration is not just fixing the present; it is building the future. The Students Loan Fund is a game-changer. N45.6 billion has been processed, ensuring that no student is left behind due to financial hardship.

*Jobs are returning. Over 400,000 have been created through micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The tech sector is seeing unprecedented investment, signalling a new era for Nigerian innovation.

*The solid minerals sector is another goldmine in the making. It is valued at over $700 billion and is finally getting the attention it deserves. If managed well, Nigeria could soon rival top global mining nations.

*But all of this means nothing if insecurity is allowed to fester. That is why Tinubu’s administration has prioritised national security. From the Northeast to the Niger Delta, the message is clear: the era of impunity is over.

*More beneficial to our belt was the recent signing into law by Mr. President the bill for the establishment of the South-South Development Commission, recently passed by the National Assembly. We commend Mr. President for this act of benevolence to the South-South geopolitical zones and other five zonal belts that benefitted from the presidential gesture.

We are excited that the creation of the South-South Development Commission came on the heels of similar gesture in the wake of the signing of the Bill for the establishment of the Nigeria Maritime University (NMU), Okerenkoko, Warri South West LGA, Delta State. The euphoria over the signing of the Bill of NMU into law was yet to fizzle out when Mr. President sprang fresh surprise with the birth of the South-South Development Commission.

We are indeed very grateful to Mr. President. 

It’s our assured belief in HOSTCOM that with the

South-South Development Commission working in synergy with other development interventionist agencies in the zone, especially the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and the state governments, the much anticipated all round advancement of the oil belt would be speedily achieved.

*But before wrapping up this world press conference, we want to seize this opportunity to appeal and beg Mr. President, as the father of the nation, to use his good offices to ensure an amicable resolution of the political imbroglio, which has engulfed River State.

We urge Mr. President to prevail on the warring groups in Rivers State to sheathe their swords and embrace peace in the interest of the people of the state.

We know and trust that Mr. President has the capacity to restore peace and sanity in the crisis-torn state.

We are sure that Mr. President will do this for us. Thank you, the father of all. 

We are convinced beyond reasonable doubts that even his detractors are now better informed as he had silenced them and changed the landscape of our beloved country for good.

This is why the Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HOSTCOM), under the leadership of Dr. Benjamin Style Tamaranebi (JP), have taken a stand. Alongside our Grand Patron, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo), we endorse Tinubu for 2027.

Our reason is simple: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has delivered. He has steadied the ship. He has empowered local communities. And he needs more time to finish what he started.

Politics is about choices. In 2027, Nigerians must choose between continuity and chaos; between stability and the unknown.

The future is not built in four years. It takes patience, persistence, and vision. Tinubu has shown that he has all three. He has proven that he is not just a politician but a statesman.

In a democracy, no leader is perfect. There will always be challenges, mistakes, and tough decisions. But one thing is clear: Nigeria is better today than it was two years ago. And it will be even better in the years ahead—if we stay the course.

FOR ALL THESE REASONS AND MORE, WE IN THE HOST COMMUNITIES OF NIGERIA PRODUCING OIL AND GAS (HOSTCOM) WITH THE FULL BACKING AND SUPPORT WE HAVE RECEIVED FROM OUR GRAND PATRON, HIGH CHIEF (DR.) GOVERNMENT OWEIZIDE EKPEMUPOLO, THE IBE-EBIDOUWEI OF IJAW NATION AND CHAIRMAN, OF THE PERFORMING TANTITA SECURITY SERVICES NIGERIA LIMITED (TSSNL), STAND BY OUR CALL: PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU- EYIN L’OKAN L’EEKAN SI! (IT’S YOUR TURN AGAIN, SIR FOR ANOTHER TERM OF 4 YEARS IN 2027!)

GOD BLESS HOSTCOM 

GOD BLESS OUR GRAND PATRON, HIGH CHIEF (DR.) GOVERNMENT OWEIZIDE EKPEMUPOLO, ALIAS TOMPOLO, FOR HIS GOOD WORKS IN THE NATIONAL INTERESTS

GOD BLESS OUR PRESIDENT TILL 2031, THE REVERED ASIWAJU BOLA AMHED TINUBU, GCFR

GOD BLESS THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA.