The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the February 25, 2023 election in Nigeria, Peter Obi, has offered reasons why he will not mark his 62nd birthday.
The former two-term Governor of Anambra State and successful businessman will be 62 years old on Wednesday (today).
Obi, however, said he would not be celebrating the day.
He also told members of his party, friends, families and associated not to organise any ceremony for the purpose, adducing reasons for it.
He spoke via his Twitter handle on Tuesday.
He tweeted: “Wednesday, 19th July 2023, marks my 62nd birthday. While I remain immensely grateful to God for His infinite mercies, I still maintain my decision of over 20 years that I will not celebrate my birthdays in today’s Nigeria, with the current deplorable state of the nation.
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“However, some friends, members of the Labour Party, and the OBIdient Family and supporters have asked how they can join me in celebrating that day and even present some gifts.
“Let me humbly and respectfully appeal to all those who desire to celebrate me with any kind of gifts to look around them and extend such gifts to the people in need, especially in these difficult times.
“I urge them to visit hospitals, orphanages, and homes for the aged and people with disabilities and offer them generous gifts. They can also visit schools of basic studies in remote areas and support them with the basic amenities they need.
“Those who wish to do more can visit various IDP camps in different parts of the country. I intend to do the same thing. Aside from sharing my time and resources with the less fortunate people around me, I plan to raise money for schools, hospitals, etc.
“I have already said that the sacrifices for a better Nigeria must now start from us, the leaders and the well-placed. The state of our nation must give us cause to pause and ponder. There is far too much insecurity, violence, and bloodshed.”
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