The 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has taken a step back from public engagements to attend to his health. Obi recently revealed that he is suspending all his public engagements for the weekend based on his personal physician’s advice.
In a post shared on his X handle titled “Supporting Healthcare, Building Hope,” the Labour Party member disclosed that he has been forcing himself to attend specific events despite not feeling too well.
According to him, a doctor he recently met at a hospital in Enugu State has advised him to rest for a few days to avoid breaking down.
He stated that healthcare is one of the most meaningful investments human beings can make, hence why nothing must be done to jeopardize our general well-being.
“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, and made my initial modest contribution of ₦10 million to aid the Diocese’s acquisition and revitalisation of the hospital facility.
Ven. Dr. Kamtochukwu Obi, who chairs the Aguata Diocesan Hospital Board, graciously took me round the massive facility, explaining the Diocese’s ambitious plans for its transformation.
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.
From Isulo, I proceeded to Owerri to honour an invitation from Barrister Nnaemeka Maduagwu for a dinner held in honour of his former boss, former Governor of Kaduna state, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai.
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,” he wrote.
Obi further noted that all his scheduled engagements within and outside Nigeria have been cancelled this weekend.
He concluded by apologizing for any inconveniences caused by his impromptu decision.
“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 added.
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