Peter Obi Redirects 63rd Birthday Gifts To Care Homes, Hospitals, Schools
By Sunday Etuka, Abuja
The Presidential Candidate of Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi has appealed to all his supporters and well-wishers across the globe to donate all the gifts intended for his 63rd Birthday to care homes, hospitals and schools.
Mr. Obi who made the announcement in a post on his X handle on Wednesday said, he would be celebrating his birthday on Friday, July 19, 2024.
He disclosed that he has personally, redirected the resources he would have used for celebrations towards supporting critical areas such as health, education, and poverty alleviation.
“To those organizing events and spending funds in celebration of my birthday, I kindly request that you redirect those resources towards supporting the needy, particularly those in hospitals and schools. Your contributions can help pay medical bills and school fees for the less privileged.
“I also appeal that all gifts intended for my birthday be donated to care homes, schools, and hospitals, which will greatly benefit from your generosity.
“I have therefore personally, redirected the resources I would have used for celebrations towards supporting critical areas
such as health, education, and poverty alleviation.
“I firmly believe that through these sacrifices, God Almighty will grant your heartfelt wishes for me and answer our prayers. Thank you for your kind thoughts and prayers”, he said.
The former governor of Anambra State also appealed to his well-wishers and supporters, particularly in Nigeria and Africa, to use the occasion to fervently pray for Nigeria and respective countries.
“Let us present ourselves, as political leaders, to God, so that He may touch our hearts to make sacrifices, utilize public resources for the greater good, and prioritize the needs of the poor and marginalized. Let us also provide better opportunities for our youth to thrive”, he added.
