Ailing Actor, Mr Ibu, Undergoes Leg Amputation 

Ikeja, Lagos State- A Nollywood actor John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, has undergone a leg amputation to save his life.

This was confirmed by the actor’s family in a statement posted on his Instagram page on Monday afternoon, November 6, 2023.

‘’Good afternoon, Nigerians. We want to appreciate everyone who has come through for our dad; saying we are grateful is an understatement, and only the good Lord can thank you all enough for every help you’ve rendered.

“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, at this stage, Daddy is still very delicate, 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.”

Mr. Ibu’s health struggles have been the subject of concern for his fans and the entertainment industry at large, and it appears that his condition has deteriorated to the point where such a drastic measure became necessary.