Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has announced that he will be taking a short break from public engagements following medical advice to rest.
Obi disclosed this in a statement released on his official X account, where he explained that he began feeling unwell while attending a tourism event in Enugu. He later visited a hospital where doctors prescribed medication and recommended one to two days of rest.
“Earlier in Enugu, I was not feeling well. I visited the hospital where the doctor gave me some medication and advised me to take a day or two days 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,” Obi said.
The former governor apologised to his supporters and those expecting him at upcoming events, pleading for understanding.
“I sincerely apologise for any inconveniences this might cause and humbly plead for understanding,” he added.
Despite his health setback, Obi maintained his focus on healthcare development. He revealed that he had donated ₦10 million to support the Aguata Diocese of the Church of Nigeria in its acquisition and revitalisation of the Good Hope Specialist Hospital in Isulo, Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State.
“Healthcare remains one of the most meaningful investments we can make. Faith-based organisations have shown, time and again, that with the right support, they can deliver excellence,” Obi noted.
He commended the Diocese’s vision to transform the hospital into a comprehensive health complex with a School of Nursing, Midwifery, and Health Technology.
From Isulo, Obi also travelled to Owerri, where he attended a dinner hosted by Barrister Nnaemeka Maduagwu in honour of former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai.
Obi’s announcement signals a temporary pause in his packed schedule, but he assured that he remains committed to his advocacy for quality healthcare and national development.
