Peter Obi Suspends Public Engagements to Prioritise Health
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has announced a temporary withdrawal from public activities to focus on his health.
Obi disclosed this in a post on his verified X handle on Saturday, explaining that his personal physician advised him to rest for a few days after he began feeling unwell.
In the post titled “Supporting Healthcare, Building Hope,” the former Anambra State Governor recounted his recent engagements, including a visit to Good Hope Specialist Hospital, Isulo, Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State, which is being acquired by the Aguata Diocese of the Church of Nigeria. He said he made an initial contribution of ₦10 million to support the Diocese’s plan to revitalise the hospital.
“Healthcare remains one of the most meaningful investments we can make,” Obi wrote, commending the Diocese’s vision to transform the facility into a comprehensive health complex with a School of Nursing, Midwifery, and Health Technology.
Obi further noted that after attending a tourism event in Enugu and later a dinner in Owerri hosted in honour of former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, he began feeling unwell. A hospital visit confirmed the need for rest.
“In obedience to the doctor’s advice, I will not be able to meet up with all my scheduled engagements within and outside the country this weekend. I sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this might cause and humbly plead for understanding,” he stated.
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