Twenty-six patients who were unable to leave the hospital due to unpaid medical bills have regained their freedom after the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) House of Representatives candidate for the Dunukofia, Njikoka and Anaocha (DNA) Federal Constituency, Barr. Prince Chukwudi Oli, settled their outstanding hospital expenses amounting to ₦11,150,800.
The humanitarian intervention took place at the Referral Health Centre, Awgbu, in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, where the beneficiaries had been receiving treatment.
The payment covered the medical bills of 14 surgical patients, seven admitted patients and five out-patients, bringing relief to families who had struggled to raise funds for treatment and discharge.
Speaking after the intervention, Barr. Oli, popularly known as Oba Ezeafia, said his decision was motivated by compassion and his longstanding commitment to humanitarian service, stressing that assistance should not be determined by political constituencies or geographical boundaries.
According to him, although Awgbu is outside the constituency he seeks to represent, he believes that genuine leadership requires helping people wherever the need arises.
He described the gesture as both a humanitarian responsibility and an expression of his faith, noting that acts of kindness remain a form of service to humanity.
Barr. Oli also stated that philanthropy has always been a central part of his life, adding that his support for healthcare, education, youth empowerment, sports development and community initiatives long predates his political ambition.
He maintained that leadership should be evaluated by the positive impact it has on people’s lives rather than political promises or party affiliation.
The beneficiaries and residents of Awgbu expressed gratitude for the intervention, describing it as timely and life-changing. Many said the payment relieved them of the burden of outstanding medical bills and restored hope to families who had feared they would be unable to secure the discharge of their loved ones.
Community members also commended the APGA candidate’s gesture, describing it as a demonstration of compassionate leadership and selfless service that transcends political, religious and ethnic differences.
For the 26 beneficiaries, the intervention marked not only the settlement of hospital bills but also a new opportunity to return home and continue their recovery with their families.
