Peter Obi, the Labour Party candidate in the recently held presidential election, had announced that he would not be celebrating his 62nd birthday because of the miserable state of the country .
Obi, who will turn 62 on Wednesday, urged his followers who are willing to celebrate his birthday to give gifts to those in need in a statement posted on his Twitter page on Monday.
“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,” he wrote.
The Labour party’s presidential candidate urged his supporters that want to celebrate with him on his birthday to “visit hospitals, orphanages, and homes for the aged and people with disabilities, and offer them such 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,” he added.
Obi emphasised that leaders must be willing to sacrifice for a better Nigeria before stating further that the state of the nation is cause for reflection.
“I want to celebrate a Nigeria that works for all and which Nigerians can be proud of. This, and not my birthday, is the true celebration that will be beneficial to all Nigerians,” he said.
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