Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has announced that he will be stepping back briefly from public engagements on medical advice.
In a post on his official X handle on Saturday, he revealed that he had been unwell while attending an event in Enugu. A doctor, he said, prescribed medication and advised him to rest for a day or two.
“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 inconveniences this might cause and humbly plead for understanding,” Obi stated.
He also outlined his recent activities, including attending a tourism event in Enugu before visiting Good Hope Specialist Hospital, Isulo, Orumba South LGA of Anambra State. There, he made an initial donation of ₦10 million to support the Aguata Diocese of the Church of Nigeria in acquiring and revitalising the facility.
Obi praised the Diocese’s vision to transform the hospital into a comprehensive health complex with a School of Nursing, Midwifery, and Health Technology, describing healthcare as one of the most valuable investments for the nation.
From Isulo, he proceeded to Owerri, Imo State, where he joined a dinner hosted by Barrister Nnaemeka Maduagwu in honour of former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai.
