Wale Edun debunks health rumours, appears cheerful at London Art Fair

Contrary to widespread reports suggesting ill health, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has been spotted in good spirits and excellent health while attending an art event in London.

Edun visited the O’DA Art Gallery booth at the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair held on Wednesday, October 15, at Somerset House, London.

In a video shared by the publication, Edun appeared cheerful and relaxed as he toured the exhibition alongside the gallery’s creative director and founder, Obida Obioha, who was seen discussing some of the featured artworks with the minister.

Until his departure to London, the Minister had taken ill in recent days but the Presidency dismissed earlier rumours that he had suffered a stroke or was incapacitated.

Obioha said: “It was a pleasure to welcome the Honourable Minister of Finance, Wale Edun (@finminnigeria) to the O’DA Art Gallery booth at 1-54 London (@154artfair ) today, October 15, 2025, at Somerset House.

“We had the privilege of walking him through our presentation, Lines of Spirit  featuring Simon Ojeaga, Paul Majek, and Afeez Onakoya three artists whose practices explore the intersections of form, rhythm, and transcendence within contemporary African abstraction.

“The presentation reflects O’DA’s ongoing commitment to championing artists who expand visual language while remaining deeply connected to questions of identity, memory, and community.”