I’ve Never In My Life Slept For Eight Hours; Usually, I Get About Three Hours, Four Hours Sleep -Obi

As he marks his 65th birthday, former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has attributed his life, strength and relentless work ethic to God’s grace, saying his commitment to serving humanity continues to drive him.

Speaking in an exclusive interview with The Sun shortly after returning from an overseas trip that took him to five cities across three countries within six days, Obi reflected on his life, political aspirations, the 2027 presidential election, the state of the nation and the source of his remarkable energy.

Responding to a question about turning 65, Obi said God had been gracious to him throughout his life, stressing that everything he had achieved was a product of divine grace. He explained that he had always tried not to take that grace for granted and had remained committed to contributing positively to humanity wherever he found himself. He added that he wished many people of his generation had done more to improve society and create a better future for younger Nigerians, noting that this remained one of the goals he was pursuing.

Asked how he maintained his energy despite his demanding travel schedule, Obi dismissed suggestions that he relied on energy-boosting drinks, insisting that his strength came solely from God’s grace. He explained that because he viewed his activities as service to humanity, he devoted all the energy and effort required to carry them out.

To illustrate his routine, Obi recounted travelling from Lagos to the United States, where he attended meetings in Houston, Washington, D.C., and New York before proceeding to Berlin and then the United Kingdom, all within five to six days, after which he returned to Nigeria. He added that he was also scheduled to attend different engagements in Enugu, Lagos and Abuja the following day, maintaining that only God’s grace made such a demanding schedule possible.

When asked specifically where his energy came from, Obi reiterated that it was entirely from God, expressing gratitude to the Almighty for sustaining him.

Further talking, he said, “Well, like every other person, I get about a few hours of sleep in a day. Medically, one should be resting for at least eight hours per day. I’ve never in my life slept for eight hours. Maybe I will do that in the future.

“Usually, I get about three hours, four hours sleep. For example, I’m here now, I’m going to have a 6:00a.m. flight tomorrow. That means I have to get up by 4:00 a.m. to be able to be at the airport. And if I finish my meetings tomorrow, it’ll be about 12:00-1:00p.m……See More