Tonymark Asamali Imakhe
• Seeks public support for urgent medic care
From our news desk, Benin
A seasoned Nigerian journalist and former Bureau Chief with the Daar Communications Plc; Tonymark Asamali Imakhe is currently battling a life-altering health crisis, prompting an urgent appeal for public support to sustain his medical treatment and rehabilitation.
Tonymark Asamali Imakhe hails from Ekperi clan in Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State.
He began his journey by founding two community-based newspapers — Ekperi Voice and later Central News — platforms through which he amplified the voices of underserved communities and championed development initiatives in Ekperi and the wider Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State.
His impactful work at the grassroots level earned him recognition and a subsequent role at Daar Communications Plc, one of Nigeria’s foremost broadcast organizations.
There, he served with distinction as a reporter and editor, eventually rising to the position of Head of Station at AIT Agenebode and later AIT Benin. His career was defined by professionalism, leadership, and a deep commitment to public-interest journalism.
However, his thriving career was abruptly cut short in June 2019 when he suffered a major stroke that left him significantly incapacitated. According to him, “this one is the second time of suffering this ailment. It first occurred as a partial stroke in 2017.”
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
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