Nigerians React as Obi Resumes Public Engagement After Medical Rest, “They Should Tie this Man Down”

• The 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has thanked those who called him while on medical rest
• Obi resumed public engagements after the suspension of his scheduled appearances by honouring a promise to visit an SME business
• Nigerians have taken to social media to express shock over the sudden resumption after just 48 hours of Obi going on medical rest

Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues

The 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has resumed public engagements after the suspension of his scheduled appearances.

Obi resumed public engagements after a brief medical rest based on the doctor’s advice.

The former Anambra state governor made this known via his X handle @PeterObi on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.

“Let me begin by thanking everyone who wished me well during my short time away from engagements on the doctor’s advice.

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“I resumed my many engagements yesterday, and I started by honouring a promise to visit an SME business owned by someone I met during the course of my activities, and I was truly delighted to listen to the owner.”

Obi had earlier on Saturday, September 6, said the doctor advised him to take a day or two to rest.

“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.

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

Nigerians react as Peter Obi resumes public engagement

@Uptownoflagos

I thought we agreed to go on a Break? 🤦‍♂️

@SadiqMaunde

I know your spirit of seeing Nigeria reach its potential will never rest. You care so much for Nigerians that you can’t stop engaging with them, even if it were on your doctor’s recommendation. Peter Obi is always making me proud as an OBIdient. Bro, I didn’t back & support nonsense. Welcome back, sir. 🤝.

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@OracleAyo

They should tie this man down to rest for one full week, abeg. We need you, healthy PO.

@MappingReveals

Before I could finish saying “F*ck – APC,” you came back. Did you rest enough? What did the doctor prescribe? You need to show me that prescription; we must ensure that you stick to that care.

@tottibush

Only one full day of rest?? Maybe the doctor should’ve found a way to keep you in the hospital a bit longer, at least five days, to recover properly. 😃 But we’re really glad to see you back and doing well 🙏

@KenEhi7

Haaaaaa, Your Excellency sir, it’s not even up to 48hrs now, which kind rest be that, you need more rest ooooo, body no be fire wood.

If Peter Obi picks ADC Presidential Ticket

Recall that former governorship election candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Dr. Charles Ugomuoh, released a bold prediction about Peter Obi’s participation in the 2027 elections.

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Ugomuoh predicted that it would be challenging for the ruling APC if Peter Obi clinched the ADC presidential ticket.

Legit.ng reported that Obi recently joined forces with Atiku Abubakar and other politicians and adopted the ADC, a coalition aimed at unseating Tinubu in 2027.

Why Peter Obi promised to do one term

Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Kenneth Okonkwo asserted that Peter Obi’s promise to serve only one term if elected as president in 2027 is a calculated political move.

In a trending interview on Friday, Kenneth Okonkwo, a member of the opposition coalition party, the ADC, revealed that Obi made the promise to secure northern votes in 2027.

Okonkwo, a former chieftain of the Labour Party, explained how Atiku Abubakar introduced the idea of a one-term pledge and why Peter Obi now keyed into it.

Source: Legit.ng