The Prolonged Health Battle of Mr. Ibu
John Okafor, well known by his stage name Mr. Ibu, was in critical health and needed immediate financial support. The adored comedian and actor from Nollywood, whose sickness was first revealed in October, needed numerous surgery to survive. But the fight was far from finished, necessitating additional medical procedures.
Fans worried about Mr. Ibu continued to pray, but his health took a sharp turn, necessitating an urgent choice. The actor recently had a major surgery to amputate one of his legs in an attempt to save his life. His family underlined that making this difficult decision was essential to ensuring his survival.
In a statement posted on the actor’s official Instagram page, the actor’s family acknowledged the challenges presented by this event but stressed how important it is to accept this new reality in order for Mr. Ibu to live on. The Nollywood icon’s difficult road to recovery is being supported by the Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation, which stepped in to pay the medical bills.