Tompolo calls for Danjuma’s arrest over Boko Haram, attacks on Jonathan convoy

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(Nigeria) Former militant leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo on Thursday, called for the arrested of former Minister of Defence, Gen. Theophilus Danjuma for being behind terrorism in the North Eastern and recent attacks on the campaign convoy of President Goodluck Jonathan in Kastina and Bauchi states.
The founder of the defunct Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger-Delta, MEND in a statement by his media aide, Paul Bebenimibo, said “The call by Gen. T.Y Danjuma to arrest me and other agitators for a better living for the people of the Niger Delta region is an indication that he is behind terrorism in the North Eastern part of the country as well as the stoning of President Jonathan’s convey in Kastina and Bauchi states, because he has never condemned those acts, even though Boko Haram attacked churches and mosques in his home town.
“Is Gen. Danjuma not aware of the peaceful atmosphere when Gen. Buhari visited Delta, Rivers and Bayelsa states (home base of the President) for campaign?  Why is it that President Jonathan’s convoy was attacked in Kastina and Bauchi states without any provocation?
“Who is Gen. Danjuma if not for the oil wealth he is enjoying from the Niger Delta, even when he suffers from seasonal madness?  I believe there is something wrong with Gen. Danjuma.  He should be rather arrested for being behind terrorism in the North.
“Where was Danjuma when Mallam Ciroma Adamu threatened to make Nigeria ungovernable if President Jonathan defeated the All Progressives Congress, APC presidential candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari?  Where was this so-called statesman when the APC campaign Director General,  Mr. Rotimi Ameachi, threatened to form a parallel government if President Jonathan wins the 2015 elections?  Where was this hypocrite when Dr. Junaid Muhammed, Muhammadu Buhari and Atiku Abubakar all said in separate interviews that the nation will boil if Jonathan won the election in 2011?
“Gen. Danjuma should be reminded that the devilish treaty that brought the Southern and Northern Protectorates together in 1914, has expired last year.  Danjuma and his likes, such as Gen. Buhari, Gen. Obasanjo and Mr. Bola Tinubu should be greatful to President Jonathan, who has been keeping this country together.”


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