Former AIT Bureau Chief Tonymark Asamali Imakhe is facing a severe health crisis due to a stroke and osteoarthritis, leading to a critical need for public assistance for his medical care.
A prominent journalist from the Ekperi clan in Etsako Central LGA, Imakhe initiated his career by establishing community newspapers, Ekperi Voice and Central News, which focused on empowering marginalized voices and promoting local development in Edo State.
His dedication to grassroots journalism garnered him a position at Daar Communications Plc, where he excelled as a reporter and editor, ultimately becoming a respected figure in Nigeria’s media landscape. Now, he urgently seeks support for his ongoing treatment and rehabilitation.
The health crisis was further compounded by severe osteoarthritis, which has affected his left hand and shoulder, drastically limiting his mobility and independence.
As a result of his deteriorating condition, he disclosed that “my job was terminated in 2020 as my employers found me virtually incapacitated.”
Since then, he has been engaged in a prolonged and physically demanding battle for recovery, requiring continuous physiotherapy, daily therapeutic massage, and specialized medical care. Medical experts have also recommended the possibility of a brain surgery aimed at improving blood flow to affected areas — a critical intervention that offers hope for recovery but remains financially out of reach.
A sum of ₦5 million is currently needed to carry out comprehensive rehabilitation and recovery efforts, including ongoing therapy and the proposed surgical procedure.
Despite his resilience, the financial burden of treatment has become overwhelming, leading to this public appeal for assistance from kind-hearted individuals, corporate organizations, and the general public.
How to Support:
Donations can be made to the following accounts:
Zenith Bank: 2084225203
Opay: 8021444557
Every contribution, no matter how small, will go a long way in helping him regain his health and rebuild his life.
This is a call to stand by a man who once stood firmly for his community — a voice for the voiceless who now needs others to speak and act on his behalf.
For inquiries, interviews, or further information, please contact:
Tonymark Asamali Imakhe
07038387425, 08059276310
