- A video of Pete Edochie being wheeled through an airport in a wheelchair has caused massive stir, igniting a storm of reactions across social media.
- The footage, which quickly went viral, left many speculating about the reasons behind the iconic actor’s apparent struggle to walk long distances.
Legendary Nollywood actor Pete Edochie has sparked an uproar of curiosity and concern among his fans after a captivating video of him being pushed in a wheelchair at an airport surfaced online.
The clip, posted on Sunday, February 2, by TikTok user @fearless.commando1, quickly went viral and ignited widespread discussions, not only because of the veteran actor’s presence but also due to an amusing yet unexpected twist.
In the video, the user, seemingly a fan, appeared to confuse Pete with his son, actor Yul Edochie, as he was seen being wheeled through the airport.
Initially, the fan appeared to assume that the iconic Pete Edochie was unable to walk due to his old age, which led to the assumption that he was dependent on the wheelchair for mobility.
However, the real twist came moments later when Pete, much to the fan’s and netizens’ surprise, effortlessly stood up from the wheelchair and walked a short distance to his parked car.
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The unexpected moment immediately sparked a firestorm of reactions online, as fans online expressed both relief and confusion.
Manyattributed his use of the wheelchair to the natural toll that aging can take, particularly when navigating the exhausting and often chaotic environment of airports.
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This is coming just weeks after the 77-year-old acting legend made waves with his highly publicized visit to Delta State for a much-anticipated guest appearance at a grand Christmas carnival celebration.
He was invited to the vibrant Benikrukru Town alongside fellow Nollywood titans Patience Ozokwor and Nkem Owoh, where they were celebrated as esteemed celebrity guests.
Pete’s arrival was nothing short of a spectacle. A throng of eager admirers, some of whom had waited hours, greeted him like royalty.
The crowd, filled with emotion, erupted into ecstatic cheers, their faces beaming with pure joy and anticipation as they caught sight of their beloved icon.
