Former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has announced that he will be taking a brief medical rest, forcing him to suspend scheduled engagements within and outside Nigeria this weekend.

Obi disclosed the development in a statement posted on his X handle on Saturday, noting 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 his health setback, the former governor revealed that he visited the Good Hope Specialist Hospital in Isulo, Orumba South LGA 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 vision to transform the hospital into a full-scale health complex, complete 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.