Tinubu support group members receive N10m in Ondo

Ten members of the Ondo For Tinubu 2027 Movement in Akoko North-West Local Government Area have received N10 million from a local benefactor, Dr Olorunobi Olalere.

The beneficiaries, who belong to the group in Ward 3, got N1 million each, according to a statement from the ward coordinator, Akoni Aliu, on Monday.

Aliu noted that the donation came from Olalere, a native of Okeagbe, to support the group’s activities and the beneficiaries ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

Olalere is an engineer and researcher, known for his work in the oil and gas sector. He is also recognized for backing community development projects in his hometown.

Aliu mentioned that the movement is mobilizing support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election across the 203 political wards in Ondo State.

“The group is under the leadership of the governor. But one of our sons in Okeagbe, Dr Olorunobi Olalere, has empowered 10 members of the group with N1 million each, totaling N10 million for the 10 beneficiaries,” Aliu said.

The coordinator explained that this financial support aims to help the beneficiaries and strengthen the group’s grassroots activities before the general election.

Aliu also described the donation as a sign of Olalere’s dedication to grassroots empowerment and support for the movement's members.

The Ondo For Tinubu 2027 Movement is a political support group working for Tinubu’s re-election in the state. The group operates under the leadership of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, as stated in the announcement.

Those present at the meeting included Aliu, Bode Awe, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor; Timi Oguntuase, Special Assistant to the Governor; Tope Fagbemi; Taiwo Awodagan, Special Assistant to the Governor; and Tolu Obasanya, Special Assistant to the Governor.