- Nollywood actor, John Okafor, better known as Mr Ibu and his family have cried out to the public for help both financially and spiritually.
- In a video shared on the actor’s official Instagram page, he pleaded with his followers to render help in any way they can, adding that the doctor said the last option would be to cut off his leg which he isn’t happy with.
- The family of the movie veteran also spoke in the video.
Nollywood veteran actor, John Ikechukwu Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu and his family have taken to social media to appeal to well-meaning Nigerians and Non-Nigerians for help amid this trying time of his.
The actor who spoke from a hospital bed called for financial support and prayers.
He noted that the doctor recently said the last option (if other means of tackling his medical issue prove ineffective) would be to cut off his leg.
The actor who isn’t subscribing to this solution called for prayers, lamenting how his life would be if his leg got cut off.
His wife, Stella, and daughter, Chioma Jasmine also spoke in the video. The latter noted that they would appreciate it if anyone or organization could help fly Mr Ibu abroad for further treatment hence he is not responding to treatment in the Lagos hospital they took him to.
She added that the hospital is about to transfer them to another hospital and she has exhausted all her funds already.
The video shared had a caption that read:
“Dear Good people of Nigerian, we are counting on your support at these point we need it the most
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Recall that netizens also observed that Mr Ibu was in acute pain after a video of him celebrating his birthday with family and friends on Tuesday, 17th October surfaced online.
A closer look at his leg showed what appeared like a big sour which was apparently causing him excruciating pain.