Tinubu/Shettima Movement Aids 27,529 Patients in Outreach

The Tinubu/Shettima 2027 Movement, led by Arc. Sonny Echono, conducted a five-day free medical outreach from October 27 to 31, 2026, across seven public health facilities in Nigeria. The initiative aimed to address healthcare gaps and garner support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 elections.

A total of 27,529 patients received care, with 582 surgical procedures performed, 2,384 ophthalmic consultations conducted, and 225 pairs of corrective glasses distributed. The outreach also provided dental care to 1,847 individuals and included services for various health conditions.

The participating hospitals included facilities in Makurdi, Gboko, Katsina-Ala, Vandeikya, Oju, Ugbokpo, and the Federal University of Health Sciences Teaching Hospital in Otukpo, which had the highest turnout of 7,597 beneficiaries. Additionally, the movement donated medical supplies and equipment to the hospitals.

A notable moment occurred when a woman named Mrs Adeyi gave birth during the outreach and named her child "Echono" in honor of the coordinator.