By Abiola Olawale
Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has announced a temporary hiatus from public activities to focus on his health.
Obi made this known in a press statement shared on his official X handle on Saturday, September 6.
The former LP Presidential candidate im the 2023 ptesudential electio said he is taking a medical break after he experienced health concerns during a recent event in Enugu.
In the statement, Obi revealed that after visiting a hospital, doctors prescribed medication and recommended a brief period of rest.
He said: “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.”
Despite his health setback, Obi disclosed that he visited the Good Hope Specialist Hospital in Isulo, Orumba South LGA, Anambra State, where he donated ₦10 million towards its acquisition and revitalisation by the Aguata Diocese of the Church of Nigeria.
He commended the diocese’s plans to transform the facility into a full-scale 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,” he stated.
