Pete Edochie describes walking difficulty and swelling

Nigerian actor Pete Edochie said he is having difficulty walking and experiencing intermittent swelling, while expressing hope that he will recover. He made the remarks during a visit to actor Emmanuel Armah at Armah’s home in Accra, where the two prayed together, according to accounts of the visit. Edochie described his health in personal terms, saying he was not feeling well and that walking had become a problem. He said parts of his body sometimes swell and later return to normal, and specifically mentioned that his hand was swollen. The reports do not provide a diagnosis, medical assessment or further details about the symptoms. He also said he had prayed that, when his time to die came, God would take him without leaving him a burden to people around him. His remarks were made while visiting Armah, who is described as ailing. Edochie encouraged his colleague to remain hopeful about recovery and prayed with him. The available accounts differ on whether the visit took place Wednesday or Thursday, and do not establish the day. Both place it in Accra during Edochie’s visit to Ghana.