Wale Edun makes public appearance at London Art event amid health rumours

Contrary to circulating reports about his health, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has been seen hale and hearty in London, The Nation has confirmed.

According to the report, 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 sighted by our correspondent, Edun appeared relaxed and cheerful as he engaged with Obida Obioha, the creative director and founder of the art gallery. The duo was seen discussing the artworks on display and celebrating the creativity of African artists.

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.”