Peter Obi cancels engagements, takes doctor-advised medical rest

Former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential flagbearer, Peter Obi, has announced that he will be stepping back from public activities this weekend to observe a short period of medical rest.

Obi disclosed the development in a statement shared on his X handle on Saturday, explaining that he fell ill during a tourism event in Enugu on Friday.

“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 this weekend.

“I sincerely apologise for any inconveniences this might cause and humbly plead for understanding,” he wrote.

Despite his health concerns, Obi revealed that he still managed to stop at the Good Hope Specialist Hospital in Isulo, Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State, where he contributed ₦10 million to support its acquisition and planned upgrade by the Aguata Diocese of the Church of Nigeria.

He praised the diocese’s vision to transform the hospital into a comprehensive medical complex with a School of Nursing, Midwifery, and Health Technology.

“Healthcare remains one of the most meaningful investments we can make. Together, we can build a healthier Nigeria,” he added.