- Tinubu Support Group Launches Jigi Asiwaju
- Over 1000 resident benefitted
- Beneficiaries expressed appreciation
At least 1,000 residents in Ondo State have received free medical care through an outreach programme organised by the Asiwaju Grassroots Movement (AGM), a group supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the initiative, named Jigi Asiwaju, was held at the GMT state office in Akure, the state capital. Services provided included eye screenings, medication, and free eyeglasses, mainly targeting the elderly and underserved members of the community.
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Hon. Saka Yusuf Ogunleye, Director General of GMT in Ondo State, explained that the outreach was part of broader grassroots-oriented programmes intended to complement President Tinubu’s efforts.
Ogunleye, a former commissioner, also revealed that the initiative would be expanded to other senatorial zones before the month ends.
“We’re doing this to complement Mr. President’s efforts at the grassroots. This is our way of saying thank you and giving back. It’s not just about politics, we are touching real lives. Today it is Akure; tomorrow we move to other senatorial districts. The plan is to cover the entire state before the end of the month,” he said.
He also addressed criticisms from certain government officials regarding the activities of support groups.
“Let every support group do its part. During previous elections, groups were allowed to work independently to mobilize. The Commissioner for Information is on his own. The Governor has clarified this through his Chief Press Secretary. There is no division, we are all working toward the same goal,” he added.
Chief Olamide Falana, Women Director of GMT, said the outreach mirrors the president’s vision for a more inclusive and healthier Nigeria. She noted that the programme goes beyond medical services, as it aims to reconnect with citizens in a meaningful way.
“We call it Jigi Asiwaju because we want people to see clearly, both physically and politically. Our president is a visionary leader. This initiative helps our people see the future of a better Nigeria, just as clearly as they now see with these free glasses.
“You need to see the joy in people’s faces, many of them are getting medical help for the first time in years. That’s how you win hearts. That’s how you build lasting loyalty,” she said.
Also present at the event were religious leaders who emphasised the importance of unity and continuous support for President Tinubu, especially among the Yoruba.
The Chief Imam of Akure, Alhaji Abdulhakeem Akorede, praised the GMT initiative and its positive impact, describing it as both political and spiritual.
“Nobody eats from your food and turns around to curse you. That is why I believe this programme is not just political, it is spiritual. It is planting goodwill in people’s hearts.
“I am not a politician. I speak as a religious leader. Yoruba people must rally around Tinubu. If the Hausa had their eight years, why should the Yoruba have only four? We must support him to complete his tenure,” he said.
Several recipients, including elderly residents and market women, expressed their heartfelt appreciation for the medical support, saying it was their first access to any form of eye or health care in many years.
