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Wale Edun makes public appearance at London Art Fair amid rumoured health challenge (Video)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLFD3VMJoMo

Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, on Wednesday made a surprise public appearance at the O’DA Art Gallery booth during the ongoing 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair in London, effectively dispelling rumours about his health and speculations of his incapacitation.

Edun was seen walking around the exhibition space at Somerset House, United Kingdom, in videos shared on the official Instagram page of O’DA Art Gallery. His calm and composed appearance comes just days after sections of the media reported that he had suffered a stroke and was flown abroad for treatment—claims the Presidency swiftly denied.

The Presidency had clarified that the Minister only took a short rest in Abuja following an illness, describing reports of a stroke as “false, sensational, and irresponsible.”

In the videos posted by O’DA Art Gallery, the Minister could be seen engaging with curators and viewing artworks displayed at the Nigerian-owned booth. The gallery, in its caption accompanying the post, expressed delight at his visit, writing:

“It was an honour to welcome the Honourable Minister of Finance, Wale Edun – @finminnigeria, to the O’DA Art Gallery booth at 1-54 London today, 15 October, 2025, at Somerset House.

“We were pleased to share a preview of our presentation ‘Lines of Spirit’, featuring works by Simon Ojeaga, Paul Majek, and Afeez Onakoya — a celebration of contemporary African abstraction and the enduring power of line, form, and spirit.”

The Minister’s appearance has since gone viral, with many Nigerians and art enthusiasts taking to social media to express relief and commend him for supporting the promotion of African art on a global stage.

Edun’s attendance at the prestigious 1-54 London art fair not only reaffirms his good health but also puts to rest days of intense speculation that President Bola Tinubu was seeking a replacement amid rumours of the Minister’s incapacitation.

The 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, held annually at Somerset House, is the leading international art fair dedicated to contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora, attracting galleries, collectors, and artists from across the world.

Source: https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/wale-edun-makes-public-appearance-at-london-art-fair-amid-rumoured-health-challenge-video

Although I don't support their government, I thank God for his recovery.

A man recovering from Abuja quickly appeared in London.

Fear who no fear APC.

They told us the man is at home recovering.

Obidients, una see una life?. See how Sowore, SR don stain una white again, we dey warn you against these fake news but bitterness no dey ever make una mind dey touch ground.

haggai247:
A man recovering from Abuja quickly appeared in London.

Fear who no fear APC.

They told us the man is at home recovering.

Me sef dey wonder how person wey get stroke dey appear at a public event without a wheelchair.. Keep swallowing fake news, I pity all of una.

May be na old video. I wish him quick recovery. Managing the economy of a nation is not a small job oo. It's a mental and physical draining daily activities.

Crying and weeping in the camp of the enemies

Where are the finishing specialists?, dem don hide under the bed 😂😂

Haaa...media is wicked o. I thought they said he's finished? Kai...believe everything you hear at your own peril.

Putindbutt:
Obidients, una see una life?. See how Sowore, SR don stain una white again, we dey warn you against these fake news but bitterness no dey ever make una mind dey touch ground.

just see your life outside, person stargered enter few seconds video dey decieve himself instead of taking some rest because of love for position and power, you dey here dey wine your self

Old video. Social media and propaganda is 5 and 5 not even 5 and 6

Sahara reporters and bitter Obidients always good at false fake news mteeeew

badoh:
May be na old video. I wish him quick recovery. Managing the economy of a nation is not a small job oo. It's a mental and physical draining daily activities.

Skepticism is not necessarily a bad thing, but unrestrained cynicism is.

The exhibition is a new one, and it will be open to Joe Public from Friday, the 17th.
It appears that our Finance Minister was simply allowed to have an advanced viewing of the art on display.

List of exhibitors for this year include O'DA Art -- https://www.1-54.com/london/exhibitors/

All these picture gallery is not needed he should just rest and get him self and come back to work but make him try up him game nigerians are suffering

Putindbutt:
Obidients, una see una life?. See how Sowore, SR don stain una white again, we dey warn you against these fake news but bitterness no dey ever make una mind dey touch ground.

No hold it there! Didn't your government say he was flown out because he was critical?

This evil coven called APC?

And yes, he was limping and trying to control his gait, but didn't you people agree he was critical and flying him out became necessary?

zero8zero:
Where are the finishing specialists?, dem don hide under the bed 😂😂

Didn't you agree he was critically ill? Didn't your government said he was critically ill and has been flown out?

Don't worry, nothing can hide under the sun at all.

The last London art Fair was held in January and the next will be held in January 2026 ..So which London art Fair is this one ? Liars

You go soon read say na video of last year or last two years..
Make we dey wait..

COMRADES, please is this news? Why this apc too dey like to disturb us with propaganda?
Na so then use lies cover buhari's health till he finally goes

Putindbutt:
Obidients, una see una life?. See how Sowore, SR don stain una white again, we dey warn you against these fake news but bitterness no dey ever make una mind dey touch ground.

Are you saying that Sahara reporters is "obidients"?

So you even know that "obidients" have white?

But thought the FG said the minister recovering in a hospital in abuja?

That man is gambling with his life. He should take proper rest if he's sick

DaddyJapan:
Source: https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/wale-edun-makes-public-appearance-at-london-art-fair-amid-rumoured-health-challenge-video

its obvious he is very sick they just package am for photo OP. Nah dem sabi

Wale E-Dun! A.K.A. "E-Dun Happen".

He's very lucky the stroke he suffered is not the serious kind

May you never be a sor+e los+er.
Politics has affected their no six badly.

They believe every news about who they hate.

Spit.

I can't wait for Deji to disgrace Hobi in court.

APC and lies. Tufiakwa. Devil dey write Thesis on APC and how they perfected the art of lying

haggai247:
A man recovering from Abuja quickly appeared in London.

Fear who no fear APC.

They told us the man is at home recovering.

Poverty is that you speaking?

This is a lie, propaganda or just a mistake from ssomeone