ENTERTAINMENT: NOLLYWOOD ACTOR, MR IBU'S LEG AMPUTATED TO KEEP HIM ALIVE

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John Okafor, a popular Nollywood comic who goes by Mr. Ibu, had surgery to amputate one of his legs.

On Monday, information about this development was made public on his official Instagram account.

“As of 1 pm, noon today, Daddy has gone through 7 successful surgeries but to keep him alive and increase his chances of recovery one of his legs had to be amputated.,” the statement read in parts

“This development has been hard on us all but we’ve had to accept it as Daddy’s new reality to keep him alive.”

The family has also appealed to Nigerians to support the actor.

“Please we are still soliciting support from well-meaning Nigerians at this stage Daddy is still one very delicate one 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!”

In a video that went viral on his verified Instagram account last month, the actor was seen pleading with fans for support and prayers.

Mr. Ibu claimed that after several weeks in the hospital, the doctors had informed him that if his next course of treatment did not succeed, they would have to amputate his limb.

“I have been down for so many weeks. All I am hoping for Is your prayers and assistance, as I speak to you I am still lying down at the hospital. The medical director of this hospital said that the best solution is in case his new idea doesn’t work, the best idea is to cut off my leg,” he said.

In a video that went viral on his verified Instagram account last month, the actor was seen pleading with fans for support and prayers.

Mr. Ibu claimed that after several weeks in the hospital, the doctors had informed him that if his next course of treatment did not succeed, they would have to amputate his limb.

The foundation said, “The Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation is honoured to have extended support to Mr John Okafor also known as Mr. Ibu, a renowned comedic icon who has graced our screens and brought joy and laughter to countless homes over the past four decades.

“The Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation has fully covered the medical expenses of the renowned Nollywood actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu.

After his leg was ultimately severed, his supporters, coworkers, and friends showed their solidarity in a wave.