Wale Edun Makes Public Appearance In London Amid Health Rumors

Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has made a public appearance in London, putting to rest recent rumors about his health.

Edun was seen on Wednesday, October 15, visiting the O’DA Art Gallery booth at the 1-54 London Art Fair, held at Somerset House. In a video circulating online, the gallery’s founder and creative director, Obida Obioha, was seen welcoming the minister and taking him through the exhibition.

Before his trip, reports had circulated that Edun was seriously ill, with some even claiming he had suffered a stroke. However, the presidency swiftly dismissed those claims as false.

Obioha later shared his excitement about the visit, writing, “It was a pleasure to welcome the Honourable Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, to the O’DA Art Gallery booth at the 1-54 London Art Fair. We took him through our presentation, Lines of Spirit, featuring artists Simon Ojeaga, Paul Majek, and Afeez Onakoya — whose works explore the intersections of form, rhythm, and transcendence in contemporary African abstraction.”

He added that the exhibition highlights O’DA’s continued commitment to promoting African artists who use their creativity to explore themes of identity, memory, and community.

Finance Minister Wale Edun visits an art exhibition in the UK. He is in the country for an officially sanctioned few days of rest from the rigours of managing the Nigerian economy. pic.twitter.com/2W9s6uuie1

— Bayo Onanuga (@aonanuga1956) October 15, 2025