By Peter Omopo
Enugu | September 6, 2025 – Former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has suspended all public engagements this weekend after doctors advised him to take a brief medical rest.
Obi disclosed the development in a statement shared on Saturday via his official X handle, explaining that he fell ill while attending 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 the setback, Obi said he visited the Good Hope Specialist Hospital in Isulo, Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State, where he donated ₦10 million to support its acquisition and revitalisation by the Aguata Diocese of the Church of Nigeria.
He praised the diocese’s plan to upgrade the facility into a comprehensive health 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,” Obi added.
The former presidential candidate is expected to resume his public activities after completing his medical rest.
