John Okafor, renowned in Nollywood as Mr. Ibu, has recently undergone a challenging medical ordeal, resulting in the amputation of one of his legs. It was previously reported that the actor, who was in critical condition, had reached out to Nigerians for financial assistance.
In a statement released by his family on Monday, it was revealed that Mr. Ibu successfully underwent seven surgeries, with the amputation of one of his legs being a necessary measure to save his life.
The family expressed their gratitude to Nigerians for their support, acknowledging that their assistance was invaluable. They emphasized that only the divine can adequately express their appreciation for the assistance rendered by so many.
The statement added, “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.. 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 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 during this period as soon as he’s stable!”
