Veteran Nollywood actor and comedian, Mr. Ibu’s daughter, Jasmine, has confirmed that the actor’s leg has been amputated.
It is worth recalling that the 62-year-old comedian recently revealed that he is fighting an undisclosed ailment that could cost him his leg.
In a video released on October 18th, he mentioned that the doctors had warned him that they had exhausted all alternatives and might have to amputate his leg before he appealed to Nigerians to support him materially and spiritually.
In a press statement posted on his official Instagram page, Jasmine gave an update on his health, noting that he had undergone seven successful surgeries and that a leg amputation was necessary to increase his chances of recovery.
In her opinion, they had to accept his new reality, even if, in their opinion, they had great difficulty adapting to it.
The post reads:
“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 p.m., 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 this stage Daddy is still one very delicate one 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!
For future donations and support please send to
1685687982
John, I Okafor
Access bank
Thank you.”
See the post below,
