Nollywood comic actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, has undergone a series of surgeries, which unfortunately led to the amputation of one of his legs.
This distressing update was shared on his official Instagram account on Monday.
The statement on his Instagram handle indicated that Mr Ibu had gone through seven successful surgeries in his battle for recovery, but the decision to amputate his leg became necessary to save his life.
“This development has been hard on us all, but we’ve had to accept it as Daddy’s new reality to keep him alive,” the statement read.
In a heartfelt appeal, Mr Ibu’s family called upon Nigerians for support during this challenging time.
They expressed their gratitude for the outpouring of support and requested further assistance.
“Please, we are still soliciting support from well-meaning Nigerians. At this stage, Daddy is still in a delicate condition and 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,” the family said.
