‎Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has ended his brief medical rest and resumed public engagements.

‎On Saturday, NEWSMAXNG reported that Obi had announced the medical break in a statement posted on his official X handle, revealing that he fell ill while attending a tourism event in Enugu on Friday.

According to the former Anambra Governor, he was acting on his doctor’s advice, as he had to suspended all engagements within and outside Nigeria for the weekend.

‎“I am complying with my doctor’s advice and will be taking a short rest, during which I will not be able to meet up with scheduled engagements,” Obi had stated.

‎However, on Monday, barely 3 days after the rest, Obi announced his resumption stating that he began by honouring a long-standing promise to visit an SME owned by a Nigerian entrepreneur he had encountered during his travels.

‎Highlighting the significance of SMEs in economic growth, Obi noted that MDH employs over 50 young Nigerians directly and indirectly, and has the capacity to grow further with the right investment and government support.

‎He further cited international examples such as Bangladesh — where textiles account for over 70% of national exports, generating over $50 billion annually — Obi lamented the collapse of Nigeria’s textile industry, which once played a major role in the economy.

‎“Our textile sector has regrettably collapsed and now contributes very little to the national economy. This shows how much untapped potential lies within our borders,” he said.

‎He reiterated his longstanding call for Nigeria to transition from a consumption-based economy to one driven by local production, particularly through support for SMEs.

“Investing in small businesses is key to lifting millions out of poverty and positioning Nigeria as a global player in creativity and trade,” Obi said.