Pete Edochie says walking now difficult amid health struggles
The veteran Nollywood actor spoke about his declining mobility while visiting an ailing friend in Ghana.
What happened
Veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie said he is currently finding it difficult to walk and has been experiencing swelling in different parts of his body.34
He made the disclosure while visiting his ailing friend, Ghanaian actor Emmanuel Armah, in Accra, Ghana.23
Edochie said he has asked God to take him when his time comes, rather than put his family through distress.1
Key points
- Veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie said he is currently finding it difficult to walk and has been experiencing swelling in different parts of his body.34
- Edochie made these comments while visiting his ailing friend, Ghanaian actor Emmanuel Armah, in Accra, Ghana.23
- Edochie has spoken publicly about his health struggles.13
What the coverage leaves out
- None of the outlets reviewed reported a specific medical diagnosis for Edochie's condition.
- None of the outlets reviewed reported further details on Emmanuel Armah's own health condition.
Why it matters
Edochie said he has asked God to take him when his time comes, rather than put his family through distress.1
Sources (4)
Every outlet we drew on, grouped by where it is based. Read the originals for the full reporting.
Africa
- 1MyJoyOnlineGHPrivate
[Video]‘I have asked God to take me when it is time’ – Pete Edochie on health struggles
- 2Premium TimesNGIndependent
- 3PunchNGPrivate
- 4VanguardNGPrivate