I won’t celebrate my birthday in today’s Nigeria – Peter Obi

Peter Obi of the Labour Party, LP, says he will not accede
to requests by his friends, party members and supporters to join him in
celebrating his birthday and even present some gifts.

Obi, however, appealed to those who may desire to celebrate
him with gifts to look around them and extend the gesture to the people in
need.

In a statement issued on his verified Twitter handle on
Monday, the former Anambra State Governor said he has always maintained that
the sacrifices for a better Nigeria must now start from everyone, the leaders
and the well-placed, insisting that the state of the nation gives cause to
pause and ponder.

While suggesting that there is far too much insecurity,
violence, and bloodshed in the country,’ Obi said he would want to celebrate in
a Nigeria that works for all and which Nigerians can be proud of, claiming it
is the true celebration that will benefit all Nigerians.

”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.”