{
  "id": 11435934,
  "title": "‘I have asked God to take me when it is time’ – Pete Edochie on health struggles [VIDEO]",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/i-have-asked-god-to-take-me-when-it-is-time-pete-edochie-on-health",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T12:27:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/02/i-have-asked-god-to-take-me-when-it-is-time-pete-edochie-on-health-struggles-video/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie has expressed his desire for God to take him when his time comes, rather than burdening his family with his health struggles. While visiting his ailing colleague, actor Emmanuel, in Accra, Ghana during his legacy tour, Edochie spoke about his current condition. He revealed that walking has become a challenge for him and that he often wakes up with swollen parts of his body. Despite his current difficulties, Edochie remains hopeful for a recovery. He emphasized that he does not want to become a burden to those around him, stating, \"I just keep asking God, you are the offer of life. Whenever you feel it's time for me to go, just take me. Don't let me bother the people who are around me. No, just take me.\"",
  "summary": "Veteran Nollywood actor, Pete Edochie has stated that he has asked God to take him when his time comes rather putting his family in distress. Pete Edochie revealed this while speaking about his health status. His comments came during a visit he made to an ailing colleague, actor Emmanuel, in Accra, Ghana during his legacy […] ‘I have asked God to take me when it is time’ – Pete Edochie on health…",
  "key_points": [
    "Veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie desires God to take him when his time comes.",
    "Health struggles cause walking difficulties and swollen body parts.",
    "Edochie remains hopeful for recovery and doesn't want to burden family."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Walking now difficult for me, says Pete Edochie",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/walking-now-difficult-for-me-says-pete-edochie",
        "published": "2026-10-02T12:46:55.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}