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‘I’m not feeling well’: Obi suspends weekend engagements

Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has suspended his scheduled engagements within and outside Nigeria following advice from a doctor.

Obi disclosed this in a post on X on Saturday, September 6, 2025.

The former two-term governor of Anambra State said he fell ill while speaking at a tourism event in Enugu State on Friday.

The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election disclosed that he visited a hospital where he was given medication and advised to rest for at least two days.

Obi revealed that he left Isulo in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State for Owerri, the capital of Imo State, to honour an invitation from a lawyer, Nnaemeka Maduagwu, for a dinner held in honour of his former boss, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai.

Obi stated: “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 within and outside the country this weekend.

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“I sincerely apologise for any inconveniences this might cause and humbly plead for understanding.”

The politician further disclosed that after speaking at a tourism event in Enugu, he travelled to Good Hope Specialist Hospital in Isulo, following its acquisition by the Aguata Diocese of the Church of Nigeria.

Obi revealed that he made a contribution of N10 million to aid the Diocese’s acquisition and revitalisation of the hospital facility, adding: “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.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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