Minister of Interior Debunks Rift with Ondo Governor, Highlights Support for Tinubu's Groups

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Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, appeared in Ikare-Akoko, Akoko North-East Local Government Area, to represent the federal government at a medical outreach programme organised by the Grassroots Movement for Tinubu (GMT). The event aimed to provide free medical check-ups, including eye tests, blood pressure, and blood sugar checks, to residents of Ondo State's North Senatorial District. Tunji-Ojo clarified that his presence was a demonstration of his support for various groups promoting the good work of President Bola Tinubu in the state, rather than an indication of a rift with Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. He praised GMT for its initiatives and resolved to support any group genuinely working for the promotion of the President's good work.

Key Takeaways:

  • Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has debunked allegations of a rift between him and Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State, citing his commitment to supporting groups promoting President Bola Tinubu's good work.
  • Tunji-Ojo represents the federal government at a medical outreach programme organised by the Grassroots Movement for Tinubu (GMT) in Ikare-Akoko, Akoko North-East Local Government Area.
  • The minister praised GMT for its initiatives and expressed his resolve to support any group genuinely working for the promotion of the President's good work.
  • The medical outreach programme, aimed at providing free medical check-ups to residents of Ondo State's North Senatorial District.
  • GMT Director-General, Saka Yusu-Ogunleye, stated that the programme is part of efforts to showcase and complement the efforts of President Bola Tinubu.
  • The programme included eye tests, blood pressure, and blood sugar checks, as well as the distribution of free eye glasses with drugs (NAN).

Statistics:

  • The programme targeted approximately 1000 residents in each of the senatorial districts (Source: GMT Director-General, Saka Yusu-Ogunleye).
  • GMT distributed free eye glasses with drugs to residents (Source: NAN).

Sources:

  • News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
  • Grassroots Movement for Tinubu (GMT)