Nollywood’s Mr Ibu undergoes second leg amputation, AGN President calls for prayers, support
Nollywood’s Mr Ibu undergoes second leg amputation, AGN President calls for prayers, support
The President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Dr Emeka Rollas, has revealed that ailing Nollywood actor, John Okafor, better known as Mr Ibu, has undergone another leg amputation and is struggling to speak while calling for prayers and support for the veteran.
Rollas made this disclosure during an interview with newsmen, adding that the association is closely monitoring Ibu’s case, as it is also concerned about the deteriorating health of another veteran actor, Amaechi Muonagor.
Muonagor has been hospitalised at the Nnamdi Azikwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi, Anambra State, for over two months.
Rollas described Muonagor’s current state of health as pitiable, stating that his legs are completely paralysed.
Ibu’s family last month stated that the actor underwent several surgeries, but to keep his hope of staying alive, one of his legs was amputated, adding that he would be flown abroad for further treatment soon.
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Speaking with Vanguard, the AGN president 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.”
“You will shed tears if you see Amaechi Muonagor now, his legs are completely paralyzed. 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 further disclosed that he had approved the sum of N250,000 to be sent to the ailing actor’s account from the AGN Trust Fund, acknowledging it was not enough.
Rollas, however, urged young actors to endeavour to sign up for the AGN HMO and Insurance programmes.