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2027: Tompolo, Oyebanji task Ekiti voters on landslide win for Tinubu, unveil 25 vehicles

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Tompolo stressed the need for the people of Ekiti to massively vote President Tinubu as a highly respected and loved Yoruba son.

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  1. Premium Times Nigeria 2027: Tompolo, Oyebanji task Ekiti voters on landslide win for Tinubu, unveil 25 vehicles Tompolo stressed the need for the people of Ekiti to massively vote President Tinubu as a highly respected and loved Yoruba son. 22 h ago · Tier 2
  2. Daily Trust Nigeria Tompolo tasks Ekiti voters on support for Tinubu Voters in Ekiti State have been urged to ensure that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu records a landslide win in the 2027 presidential election in the state. The Grand Patron of the PBAT Door-To-Door Campaign, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, made the call on Thursday at the 15 h ago · Tier 3

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