Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has disclosed that he will be stepping back briefly from public engagements following medical advice to rest.

Obi announced on Saturday via his official X handle, explaining that he began to feel unwell while attending an event in Enugu. After seeing a doctor, he was prescribed medication and instructed to take one or two days off to recover.

“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,” Obi wrote.

The former Anambra State governor also reflected on some of his recent activities before his health setback. He noted that after speaking at a Tourism event in Enugu, he travelled to the Good Hope Specialist Hospital in Isulo, Orumba South LGA, where he contributed ₦10 million to support the Aguata Diocese of the Church of Nigeria in acquiring and revitalising the hospital.

Obi commended the Diocese’s vision of transforming the facility into a full-fledged health complex with a School of Nursing, Midwifery, and Health Technology, stressing that healthcare investment remains one of the most impactful contributions to national development.

Afterwards, he proceeded to Owerri, Imo State, where he attended a dinner hosted in honour of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, by Barrister Nnaemeka Maduagwu.

Despite the temporary pause in his engagements, Obi assured supporters of his commitment to public service and urged Nigerians to prioritise healthcare and well-being.