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But I cannot betray the Ijaw people \u2014 I have spent my entire life fighting for them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tompolo also reassured the people of Rivers State that Fubara\u2019s return to office is imminent, revealing that discussions are underway between Wike and Fubara to resolve their differences. \u201cI have sat on the throne of my father, and all that is lost will be restored. The Ijaw people will never be conquered. If we choose to go to war, even the heavens will support us. I have never fought and lost a battle,\u201d he declared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, Tompolo voiced his support for President Bola Tinubu, urging the Ijaw people to back the president. \u201cLet us continue to support President Tinubu. 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