Veteran Nollywood actor, Pete Edochie, has said that he is currently finding it difficult to walk and has been experiencing swelling in different parts of his body.
He made the disclosure while visiting ailing Ghanaian actor Emmanuel Armah in Accra, Ghana, on Thursday.
Edochie, who is in Ghana to launch the Pete Edochie Legacy Project, an initiative celebrating his contribution to African cinema and storytelling, visited Armah at his home.
A video of the visit online showed Edochie praying with Armah and offering him financial support.
Speaking about his own health, the veteran actor said he been experiencing difficulty in walking and 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 added.
The veteran actor, however, remained hopeful of recovering despite his current physical challenges, saying he relied on God and prayed not to become 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.
Edochie also expressed optimism about Armah’s recovery, saying, “Emma, I believe that you will recover someday, by the grace of God”.
The comments have generated concern among fans, with many expressing sympathy and praying for the veteran actor.
Edochie’s visit to Armah comes against the background of the latter’s prolonged absence from active screen work due to health challenges.