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The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has announced that he is taking a short break from public engagements to focus on his health.
In a post on his X handle, Obi revealed that the decision followed his doctor’s advice after he began feeling unwell during an engagement in Enugu.
“Yesterday, after speaking at a tourism event in Enugu, I travelled to Good Hope Specialist Hospital, Isulo, Orumba South LGA of Anambra State, which is being acquired by the Aguata Diocese of the Church of Nigeria. I made my initial modest contribution of ₦10 million to support the Diocese’s acquisition and revitalisation of the hospital facility,” he wrote.
He noted that Ven. Dr. Kamtochukwu Obi, Chairman of the Aguata Diocesan Hospital Board, took him on a tour of the facility and explained the ambitious plans to transform it.
“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. I commend the Diocese’s vision to turn the hospital into a comprehensive health complex with a School of Nursing, Midwifery, and Health Technology — ensuring future generations have access to quality care and training. Together, we can build a healthier Nigeria,” Obi added.
He further disclosed that from Isulo, he proceeded to Owerri to attend a dinner organised by Barrister Nnaemeka Maduagwu in honour of his former boss, ex-Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai.
However, Obi explained that he was not feeling well earlier in Enugu and had visited a hospital, where he was given medication and advised to rest for a day or two.
“In obedience to the doctor’s advice, I will not be able to attend 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.
