Residents of Ethiope West Local Government Area, has hailed Senator Ede Dafinone, as a true leader on Thursday, March 26, after his free medical outreach in Mosogar brought essential health services directly to their doorsteps, sparking widespread praise for its life-changing impact.
Under event canopies, hundreds queued for free screenings and treatments for malaria, hypertension, diabetes, and hepatitis with many experiencing quality healthcare for the first time.
The initiative, which followed a similar outreach in Degele Elume District, Sapele LGA, the day before, highlighted urgent community health needs and the power of proactive representation.
A beneficiary Festus Agbedeyi, summed up the excitement as he said; “Making this kind of programme free for the people shows leadership. People are suffering and cannot afford treatment. When a leader steps in like this, it means he understands the people.”
Dickson Ogwe, another participant, called it a standard for all leaders: “This is what we expect from those representing us. People are receiving care without paying, which will prevent deaths. When you see this, you know the person is working. It naturally builds support.”
Senator Dafinone’s aide, Assistant Senate Liaison Officer Samson Ukuedejor, emphasized the service-driven approach: “This is not politics as usual. We are taking real, tangible services directly to the people. From Degele to Sapele, and now Mosogar, the goal is systematic: ensure every community feels the impact of governance.”
Healthcare coordinator Ese Okpeava noted the outreach’s preventive role: “We are identifying cases that could have turned critical if unattended. This outreach is a lifeline—it’s both prevention and intervention. For many here today, this is their primary access to healthcare.”
Crowds from Mosogar and nearby villages flocked to the event, undeterred by daily routines, signaling strong community trust. Political watchers say such initiatives in Delta Central are reshaping perceptions, turning skepticism into support by prioritizing action over rhetoric.
At the end of the day, the outreach had served as more than medical aid but symbolized accountable leadership, leaving residents with screenings, treatments, and renewed hope.