Peter Obi Suspends Public Engagements for Medical Rest, Donates N10m to Hospital Project

The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has announced a brief suspension of his public engagements to observe medical rest. Obi revealed in a post on his X handle on Saturday that he took ill while attending a tourism event in Enugu on Friday and was subsequently advised by doctors to rest for a few days.

“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 of rest” he explained. “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 inconvenience this might cause and humbly plead for understanding.”

The former governor of Anambra State also used the opportunity to highlight his continued support for healthcare development. He disclosed that he visited the Good Hope Specialist Hospital in Isulo, Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State, where he donated N10 million towards its acquisition and revitalisation by the Aguata Diocese of the Church of Nigeria.

Commending the diocese’s vision to transform the hospital into a full-scale health complex that will include a School of Nursing, Midwifery, and Health Technology, Obi emphasised the importance of investing in the sector. “Healthcare remains one of the most meaningful investments we can make. Together, we can build a healthier Nigeria” he noted.