Contrary to reports, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun is in high spirits, looking hale and hearty in London.
Edun visited the O’DA Art Gallery booth at 1-54 London on Wednesday, October 15, at Somerset House, London.
In the video populated on the social media, the creative director and founder of the gallery, Obida Obioha was seen showing the works in the gallery booth and discussing with the Finance 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.”
