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Veteran Nollywood actor, Pete Edochie, has opened up about his current health challenges, revealing that he is experiencing difficulty walking and occasional swelling in parts of his body.
Edochie made the disclosure during a visit to ailing Ghanaian actor Emmanuel Armah in Accra on Thursday.
The Nigerian actor is currently in Ghana for the launch of the Pete Edochie Legacy Project, an initiative celebrating his contributions to African cinema and storytelling.
During the visit, Edochie prayed with Armah and offered him financial support as he continues to deal with his health challenges.
Speaking about his own condition, Edochie said walking had become difficult for him and that he sometimes woke up to find parts of his body swollen.
He, however, expressed optimism about recovering, saying he remained hopeful and continued to rely on God.
“Walking is a problem for me now, but I still have hope that I will recover,” he said.
Edochie also said he prayed that when his time eventually comes, God would take him without making him a burden to those around him.
“I just keep asking God, you are the author of life. Whenever you feel it is time for me to go, just take me. Don’t let me bother the people who are around me,” he said.
The veteran actor also expressed hope that Armah would recover from his prolonged health challenges.
“Emma, I believe that you will recover someday, by the grace of God,” Edochie told his Ghanaian colleague.
The revelation has drawn concern from fans, with many expressing sympathy and offering prayers for the actor's recovery.
Armah has been away from active screen work for an extended period due to health challenges, making Edochie's visit an emotional moment for the two veteran actors.
