Peter Obi Cancels Engagements After Doctor’s Advice
Obi said he fell ill in Enugu and will miss weekend engagements at home and abroad while resting.
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has announced a short break from public activities on medical grounds. He disclosed on Saturday via his official X handle that he had been unwell while attending an event in Enugu.
Obi explained that a doctor prescribed medication and advised him to rest for a few days. “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,” he wrote.
Despite health challenges, Obi said he had continued with community engagements, including a visit to Good Hope Specialist Hospital in Isulo, Anambra State. He made an initial ₦10 million donation to support the Aguata Diocese’s acquisition and revitalisation of the hospital, which is planned to expand into a health complex with training schools.
From Isulo, Obi proceeded to Owerri, Imo State, where he attended a dinner hosted by Barrister Nnaemeka Maduagwu in honour of former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai. He commended the Diocese’s vision, noting that investment in healthcare remained one of the most meaningful contributions to national development.
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