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Ailing Activist Awa Bamiji Appeals to President Tinubu for Overseas Treatment

Ailing Activist Awa Bamiji Appeals to President Tinubu for Overseas Treatment

Comrade Awa Bamiji, a pro-democracy and June 12 activist, has written to President Bola Tinubu seeking urgent support for specialized medical care abroad. The letter dated July 15, 2026, from his home in Jinarere, Ibadan, outlines his struggle since suffering a stroke in November 2024. He expresses gratitude for the care received at University College Hospital, Ibadan, but says he still needs intensive physiotherapy, speech therapy, and costly medication. He cannot yet speak normally, walks with great difficulty, and suffers tremors that hamper daily activities. Bamiji notes that donations from Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu, NDLEA Chairman Buba Marwa, and other leaders have been exhausted. He even sold his Audi to cover treatment costs and now lives in rented accommodation, facing severe financial strain. He urges President Tinubu to grant his plea for overseas care so he can fully recover and continue his advocacy work.

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M
mel

What support options exist for activists needing urgent medical care abroad beyond presidential intervention?

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isaac

I dey feel you! Solidarity funds or NGO grants fit bridge that urgent care gap for activists abroad.

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zaza

Charges for specialized overseas treatment can be enormous, so relying solely on government help may fall short.

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julia

I agree that costs for treatment abroad can skyrocket, so additional funding sources seem necessary.

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peter

Is it really fair to bypass domestic healthcare improvements by pleading only for foreign treatment funds?

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hala

Perhaps launching a public fundraising campaign while appealing to the presidency could boost the overall support needed.

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