The ailing Nigerian Veteran Nollywood actor and comedian, John Okafor, popularly called Mr Ibu, has undergone another leg surgery, involving the amputation of part of the same leg amputated last month.
Penpushing reports that National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas made this known to journalists, adding that as at the time of filing this report, the renowned comedian was still struggling to speak
The National President stated that anxiety among actors has escalated due health condition, stressing that the theater industry has accepted the grim situation of the ailing actors, whose health reportedly worsen daily.
Penpushing further reports that in similar vein Charly Boy on X (formerly Twitter) confirmed the worrisome development emphasizing that the actor is now legless, expressing concern and questioning God about his (Ibu’s) situation.
The veteran Nollywood actor it is recalled has undergone multiple surgeries and is currently in intensive care, while on November 6,2023 his family announced on his Instagram that the actor’s leg was amputated due to health reasons.
Penpushing also reports that the family shared that accepting the new reality was tough but necessary for Ibu’s well-being, explaining that the decision followed an appeal for prayers and financial support after Doctors recommended the amputation of his leg.
The comedian in March 2022, was hospitalised at Zenith Medical and Kidney Centre Abuja, blaming poisoning by his village people and relatives for some of his issues, and equally claimed to have been poisoned twice during trips home to his hometown in Nkanu West, Enugu State and even kidnapped and poisoned at an event in Nnewi.
Penpushing reports that Ibu was of the believe that these incidents, are behind his protruding stomach, but despite these challenges, the Enugu-born actor has enjoyed a successful career in Nollywood, starring in over 200 films including ‘’Mr Ibu’, and ‘Mr Ibu and His Son, and ‘9 Wives’.
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