Veteran Nollywood actor, John Ikechukwu Okafor, better known as Mr Ibu has spoken from hospital bed as he opened up on battling with life-threatening illness.
This comes after the movie star celebrated his 63rd birthday with his wife, Stella Maris Okafor, other family member in the hospital.
It is worth noting that Mr Ibu has been absent from spotlight due to illness. In 2019, the actor revealed that he was poisoned by his village people, who were envious of his successful career.
In 2022, he was diagnosed with diabetes and kidney failure and he undergo some life-saving surgery in Zenith medical and kidney center in Abuja.
However, Mr Ibu cries out for help from the hospital bed, revealing that his legs might be amputated.
Sharing his bank details, Mr Ibu stated that he does not want his leg to be cut off.
In his words, “I have been down for so many weeks, all I’m hoping for is your prayers and assistance. I’ve been in the hospital, as I speak to you, I’m still lying down in the hospital. The medical director says in case his new idea didn’t work, the best idea is to cut off my leg, just see me, if they cut off my leg where will I go to? Please be on prayers for me, talk to God Almighty, I don’t want my leg to be cut off. God bless you”
A lady, who appeared to be one of children, also begged for financial assistance as Mr Ibu battled for his life.
In her words, “I have never had to asked any help online in my life! Please this one time, am calling on everyone to come support daddy @realmribu, the best way we can financially, in prayers, in faith and believe! Every way possible! Thank you”.
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