Veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie has disclosed that he is currently experiencing difficulty walking and swelling in different parts of his body.
Edochie made the disclosure during a visit to ailing Ghanaian actor Emmanuel Armah in Accra, Ghana, on Thursday.
The veteran actor is in Ghana to launch the Pete Edochie Legacy Project, an initiative celebrating his contribution to African cinema and storytelling.
During the visit, a video circulating online showed Edochie praying with Armah and offering him financial support.
Speaking about his own health, Edochie said he had recently experienced difficulties with walking as well as swelling in parts of his body.
“Sitting down here, I am not very well myself. Walking is a problem for me now, but I still have hope that I will recover.
“Sometimes I wake up and parts of my body have swollen up. After some time, they go down again. My hand is swollen,” he said.
Despite his physical challenges, the actor expressed hope that he would recover, saying he continued to rely on his faith.
“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.
Edochie also expressed optimism about Armah’s recovery, saying, “Emma, I believe that you will recover someday, by the grace of God.”
The disclosure has generated concern among fans, with many expressing sympathy and offering prayers for the veteran actor.
Edochie’s visit to Armah comes amid the Ghanaian actor’s prolonged absence from active screen work due to health challenges.
