Members of the Obedient Movement in Sokoto State extended humanitarian support to more than 100 vulnerable patients at the Maryam Abacha Women and Children Hospital, in celebration of former presidential candidate Peter Obi’s birthday.
Each beneficiary received a ₦5,000 cash donation to assist with medical expenses—a gesture the group said reflects Obi’s consistent advocacy for a compassionate and inclusive Nigeria.
Speaking during the outreach, the state chairman of the organising committee, Abubakar Yawale, said the initiative was part of a nationwide effort carried out simultaneously in all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
“This is the kind of politics Peter Obi represents—people-centred, compassionate, and impactful,” Yawale said. “Our principal has always shown that leadership is about service, and we are simply putting his values into action by supporting those in need.”
Yawale also recalled Obi’s previous visit to Sokoto, during which he commissioned a borehole and other community projects at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, noting that the former Anambra governor has consistently served Nigerians regardless of political boundaries.
He explained that the funds distributed were voluntarily contributed by members of the Obedient Movement as a meaningful way to honour Obi’s birthday.
“Peter Obi and the Obedient Movement are committed to building a new Nigeria—one where access to healthcare, education, and dignity are seen as basic rights, not privileges,” he said.
Yawale concluded by urging Nigerians to remain hopeful ahead of the 2027 elections, expressing confidence in Obi’s credibility and potential to bring about meaningful change.