Popular Nigerian actor John Okafor, aka Mr Ibu has suffered an amputation in one leg in his battle with an undisclosed ailment.
His family says the amputation is a measure to keep him alive.
A statement issued by Mr. Ibu’s family posted on his Instagram page on Monday, November 6, 2023, indicated the family was still praying for the best for the famed actor and still needed public support financially to help with his upkeep.
“Good afternoon, Nigerians. We want to appreciate everyone who has come through for our dad.
“Saying we are grateful is an understatement, and only the good Lord can thank you all enough for every help you’ve rendered.
“As of 1 p.m., today, Daddy has gone through seven successful surgeries. But to keep him alive and increase his chances of recovery, one of his legs had to be amputated.
“This development has been hard on us all, but we’ve had to accept it as Daddy’s new reality to keep him alive.
“Please, we are still soliciting support from well-meaning Nigerians as, at this stage, Daddy is still very delicate, and he needs all the help he can get.
“Thank you, everyone. The Okafor family is grateful and we don’t take you for granted. In due time, Daddy will personally acknowledge everyone who supported him during this period as soon as he’s stable.”
Last October, Mr. Ibu had personally appealed to the public for financial support to cater for the undisclosed condition, which had kept him bed ridden for weeks.
Even at that stage, he indicated that his doctors had prescribed amputation should all else fail to correct his condition.
“While I am hoping for prayers and assistance, as I speak to you, I am still lying down in the hospital. The medical director of this hospital said that in case his new idea does not work, the next idea is to cut off my leg. Just see me, if they cut off my leg where would I go? Pray for me, I don’t want my leg to be cut off, thank you so much, God, bless you,” Mr Ibu said in a video that soon went viral.
He added, “Dear Good people of Nigeria, we are counting on your support at this point, we need it the most.”
Latest Stories
-
NSS management assists Papao fire victims
5 mins -
EXPLAINER: Will dumsor end soon?
36 mins -
IMANI Africa takes on EC, accuses it of lying and publishing half truths
2 hours -
Manasseh Azure calls for investigation and prosecution of those responsible for GRA/SML contract
2 hours -
Kwesi Atuahene: Ghana’s health capital depends on HealthTech – Africa Center for Digital Transformation
2 hours -
13 signs your wife is planning on leaving you and you have no idea
2 hours -
IMANI Africa: Ghana’s EC’s dangerous and pathological conduct
3 hours -
If I speak there will be fire – Salah on Klopp row
3 hours -
Grieving after divorce is normal, but this particular kind of grief isn’t
3 hours -
10 beautifully unexpected ways husbands proposed to their wives
3 hours -
Reality zone with Vicky Wireko: Painting Ghana purple: Be aware, May is month of mental health awareness
3 hours -
Prof Opoku-Agyemang’s integrity is admirable – Inusah Fuseini
4 hours -
Your reign has been a beacon of wisdom – Alan Kyerematen tells Asantehene
4 hours -
Akufo-Addo’s driver wins La Dadekotopon NPP primary
4 hours -
Education Minister must channel resources to rebrand basic public schools into tackling critical needs – Minority
4 hours