December 16, (THEWILL) – Ailing veteran Nollywood actor, John Ikechukwu Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, has undergone another leg surgery.
Mr Ibu remains bedridden, having had one of his legs amputated a month ago.
His health has reportedly deteriorated to the extent that he now communicates sparingly.
He recently underwent another surgery, involving further removal from the same leg amputated last month.
This was revealed by Dr Emeka Rollas, the National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN).
Emeka also gave an update on the health of veteran actor, Amaechi Muonagor, who has been hospitalised at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital in Nnewi, Anambra State, for over two months.
Expressing sadness over the development, Mr. Rollas said, “We are resigning to fate concerning the two actors. As I speak with you, Mr Ibu hardly talks again, and he has undergone another leg amputation.”
He added, “You will shed tears if you see Amaechi Muonagor now; his legs are completely paralysed.
“I’m calling on all fans and well-wishers of the actor to join hands with other philanthropic Nigerians to support him in this dire time.”
He disclosed that N250,000 has been transferred to the ailing actor’s account from the AGN Trust Fund, noting that the amount might not be sufficient.
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