Peter Obi reveals the "gifts" he wants from supporters ahead of 63rd birthday

• Ahead of his 63rd birthday on July 19, Peter Obi has requested his supporters to redirect resources for celebrations towards donations to schools, hospitals, others
• Obi emphasized the importance of prayer and sacrifice, urging political leaders to prioritize the needs of the poor and marginalized
• The former governor equally redirected his birthday celebration funds to support healthcare, education, and poverty alleviation initiatives

Abuja, FCT - As Peter Obi prepares to celebrate his 63rd birthday on Friday, July 19, the former Labour Party presidential candidate has issued a heartfelt appeal to his well-wishers and supporters to focus on giving back to the community.

Obi also expressed gratitude for life, good health, and the opportunity to contribute to humanity.

Peter Obi appeals to supporters ahead of 63rd birthday Photo credit: Peter Obi
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The former governor of Anambra state appealed in a statement released before his birthday on Wednesday, July 17, on his social media X handle, @PeterObi.

specifically, Obi called on those planning to celebrate his birthday to redirect their resources towards supporting critical areas such as health, education, and poverty alleviation, The Punch reported.

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His appeal:

"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."

Obi makes personal commitments to giving back

Leading by example, Obi has redirected his birthday celebration funds towards supporting healthcare, education, and poverty alleviation initiatives.

He said:

"I have therefore personally redirected the resources I would have used for celebrations towards supporting critical areas such as health, education, and poverty alleviation."

Obi calls for prayers, sacrifice

He also emphasized the importance of prayer and sacrifice for the greater good.

He said:

"My appeal to my well-wishers and supporters, particularly in Nigeria and Africa, is to use this occasion to fervently pray for our nation 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."

Obi’s key ally Balami dumps LP for APC

In another development, Legit.ng reported that on Wednesday, July 17, aviation expert and youth activist Comrade Isaac Balami dumped the Labour Party (LP) and returned to his former party, the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Balami, a former national deputy campaign manager for Obi/Datti in the 2023 presidential election, announced his decision at a media parley in Abuja on Wednesday.

Source: Legit.ng