By Akinwale Kasali
The Social Media platform is awash with the news of the amputation of the leg of Veteran Nollywood Actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu.
The Family of the Actor confirmed this development on an Instagram page Monday, 6th November. The post said the actor had undergone seven successful surgeries, including the amputation of one leg, in a bid to keep him alive.
The statement 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 pm, noon today,(Monday), 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.”
Reactions have trailed this development as his teeming fans, sad about the predicament of their favourite comic Actor, have taken to the Social Media to express their concerns.
■ChiomaMba5: “This is heartbreaking”.
■1chasebaggio: “Life sha wetin you no expect most times nah him Dey happen.”
■selectraking: “My goodness, dear heavenly Father, grant him strength in these trying times. Amen,”
■ eemmanuels4: “We all have a certain futuristic fate we just might never know what it would look ever like 15-20 years prior. At the time Ibu was active in the movie industry, starring in films and making lots of people laugh uncontrollably, neither him nor anyone had the slightest idea”.
■OlowodunS: “This is sad. Wish him quick recovery.”
■ yongwizla: “Wow. So so sad.. I hope he recuperates fast.”
■Michael1508: “ Life will sha bring one shit to your table one way or the other. No one lives forever happy. Quick recovery Mr Ibu.
